Holy Trinity Monument in Ląd-Zdrój

The Holy Trinity Monument in Lądek-Zdrój is a Baroque votive figure designed by Michael Klahr the Elder, located in the western part of the market square. Erected between 1739 and 1741, the obelisk stands just over seven meters tall and consists of an ornately decorated base and a slender pillar, featuring Trinitarian elements and life-sized sculptures of saints, including Luke, John the Evangelist, and Anthony of Padua. The monument's construction displays characteristics of the Baroque style, with dynamic poses of the figures emphasizing their expressiveness. The central point of the monument is the figure of Mary Immaculate, adorned with a wreath of twelve stars, while at the top stand God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the symbol of the Holy Spirit. The presence of a foundation plaque with the chronogram 1745 indicates the monument's completion date within the context of local history—it was funded by a town councillor of Lądek as a votive offering of gratitude for the town's salvation during a fire. The monument has undergone several renovations, including a significant one in 2008 when part of the cross was damaged. It is worth noting that Klahr did not live to see the completion of his work, as he passed away in 1742. The monument is not only a testament to sculptural mastery but also a reflection of religious devotion and the local history of Lądek-Zdrój, serving as an example of the sacred tied to the town's divine protection. An interesting fact is that the figure of Mater Dolorosa, created by Klahr, may have originally been intended as part of the monument.