The Saint John Column, Plana, Czech Republic
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The Saint John Column, Plana
Waymark Code: WMH0Y4
Location: Plzeňský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/04/2013
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Plana town is situated close to the well-known spa resort Mariánské Lázne and nearby another spa called Konstantinovy Lázne.
The Baroque sandstone statues by unknown author, perhaps close to J. Brokof, were erected in the circular balustrade in the town square center in 1712. The sculptural group represents St. John of Nepomuk, the national patron on the top, St. Barbara, the patroness of miners, St. Florian, the patron of firemen and St. Sebastian, the protector from plague. The dates under the statues show the years of their renovations.
Style: Baroque
Type of building (structure): Marian or Holy Trinity column
Date of origin:: 1712
Address:
nám. Svobody
Planá
Czech Republic
Architect(s): Not listed
Web site of the object (if exists): Not listed
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