Holy Trinity Statue & Square in Buda Black Death ravaged Hungary in 1709 people believed that erecting a column would keep away the plague

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The Black Plague (causing the death of 30-60% of Europe’s total population) swept across Europe in 1691 and 1709, and many were buried in mass graves. Since people believed that erecting a column would keep away the plague, the foundation stone was laid in 1700. Even though, the first pillar was ready by 1706, three years later the plague returned to Budapest, and therefore a new, larger plague pillar was planned in order to keep the plague away at any costs. Residents believed the Holy Trinity Statue did its job, as the plague never returned after 1709.

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Size: 4016px × 6016px
Location: Budapest Hungary Eastern Europe
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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