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🌎  Czech Republic 🇨🇿

📍  Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Horní nám., 771 00 Olomouc 9, Czechia

✈️  Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport (OSR)

🚗  83.7 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 21 minutes

The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant example of Central European Baroque art. Erected in the early 18th century, it commemorates the end of a plague and expresses religious faith. The column is generally accessible to all, situated in the main square and easily viewed independently; guided tours of Olomouc often include it. There are no seasonal restrictions, making it a year-round attraction. Viewing the column itself is free, though tours of the city will incur a cost. A typical visit to admire the column can be brief, around 15-30 minutes, though one might spend longer appreciating the details and the surrounding square.