Marian Column, Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic - Baroque Architecture on Waymarking.com

Uherský Brod is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is situated in the south-east of Moravia. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands.

The history of Uherský Brod (a name which can be loosely translated as the 'Hungarian ford' or 'river crossing to Hungary') can be traced back to the 10th century. In 1272 it had become sufficiently important that, Premysl Otakar II granted it the status of a King's town.

The 16th century was the all too short golden age of the town, which flourished under the lordship of John of Kunovice. The townhall and lords' house were built during this time. The good times came to an end at the beginning of the 17th century when the Hungarians started to attack it in a series of invasions.

Later, the German and Jewish communities began to grow and in the 19th century the town was transformed by industrial development, but has managed to retain its character and charm.

You can find this Marian Column not far of Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary.

Style: Baroque Type of building (structure): Marian or Holy Trinity column Date of origin:: 1785 Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link] Architect(s): Not listed Address: Not listed

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