Holy Trinity Statue, Șimleu Silvaniei

The Holy Trinity Statue (Romanian: Statuia Sfintei Treimi) is an obelisk in Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania.

Holy Trinity Statue
Statuia Sfintei Treimi
Holy Trinity Statue is in the background
LocationȘimleu Silvaniei
Romania
Materialstone
Opening date1772
Dedicated toTrinity

History

The obelisk was opened in 1772 as a sign of gratitude because plague avoided locality which affected the region; the Russian plague of 1770-1772 claimed tens of thousands of lives. The Holy Trinity Statue was never moved from its original place.[1] The statue was renovated in 2010.[2]

Notes
  1. (in English) Şimleu Silvaniei, Holy Trinity Statue
  2. (in Romanian) "Sfanta Treime" din Şimleu - renovată după 238 de ani

47°10′32.98″N 23°3′34.00″E

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