Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
Olomouc Region
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Identifier |
859 |
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states |
cz |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(i)(iv) |
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Title |
holy trinity column in olomouc |
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latitude |
49.5939369202 |
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longitude |
17.2504577637 |
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location |
olomouc region |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
2000 |
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unique number |
1010 |
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description |
this memorial column, erected in the early years of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of a type of monument specific to central europe. in the characteristic regional style known as olomouc baroque and rising to a height of 35 m, it is decorated with many fine religious sculptures, the work of the distinguished moravian artist ondrej zahner. |
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justification |
criterion (i): the olomouc holy trinity column is one of the most exceptional examples of the apogee of central european baroque artistic expression.
criterion (iv): the holy trinity column constituted a unique material demonstration of religious faith in central europe during the baroque period, and the olomouc example represents its most outstanding expression. |
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