The Holy Trinity Statue () is an
obelisk
An obelisk (; , diminutive of (') ' spit, nail, pointed pillar') is a tall, slender, tapered monument with four sides and a pyramidal or pyramidion top. Originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and called ''tekhenu'', the Greeks used th ...
in
Șimleu Silvaniei
Șimleu Silvaniei (; , ) is a town in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania with a population of 13,948 people (2021 census). It is located near the ancient Dacian fortress Dacidava.
Three villages are administered by the town: Bic (''Bükk''), Cehei ...
,
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...
.
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. The statue was renovated in 2010.
"Sfanta Treime" din Şimleu - renovată după 238 de ani
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External links
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Monuments and memorials in Șimleu Silvaniei
Obelisks in Romania