Plague Column, Maribor
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Facts and practical information
The Plague Column is a monument at Main Square of the city of Maribor, northeastern Slovenia, erected by "pious burghers" in gratitude for the end of a 1680 plague epidemic that had claimed a third of the city's population. The original monument was built in 1681. The current one is a 1743 replacement, the first work by the German sculptor Joseph Straub in Maribor. It is considered his most monumental work, and one of the best examples of baroque art in Slovenia. ()
Day trips
Plague Column – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stadion Ljudski vrt, Studenci Footbridge, Cathedral, Maribor Synagogue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Plague Column?
Nearby attractions include Main square, Maribor (1 min walk), Maribor Town Hall, Maribor (1 min walk), Maribor Water Tower, Maribor (2 min walk), Old Vine, Maribor (3 min walk).
How to get to Plague Column by public transport?
The nearest stations to Plague Column:
Bus
Train
Bus
- Koroška - Poštna • Lines: 12, 15, 151, 17, 19, 3, 7 (2 min walk)
- Glavni trg - Židovska • Lines: 1, 10, 12, 13, 15, 151, 16, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, Krožna 1, Krožna 2 (2 min walk)
Train
- Maribor Tabor (11 min walk)
- Maribor Studenci (15 min walk)