Morovy sloup, Brno

The Morovy sloup is a memorial column to give thanks for the end of a plague outbreak in Brno. The column, like many in Czech and Slovakia is in the style of a Marian column with the column topped with a sculpture of Mary cradling Christ as a child. At the base of the column is a large tomb. Standing on the four corners of the tomb are sculptures of four saints, one of which is St Sebastian, and the other three I think less well known saints. Inside the tomb is a sculpture of a victim of the plague. The whole column has been sculpture in a Baroque style and stands prominently on the northwest side of Svobody Square and pretty difficult to miss. It's a beautiful memorial and worth taking the time to look at.

Amazing square to visit. They have one of the greatest Christmas markets in the country. Nice live music and a lot of people around having a warm drink and some tasty options. I recommend you to visit it.