Telc lies in the southwest of Moravia in the Czech-Moravian Highlands, Czech Republic. It probably dates back to the first half of the 13th century. Telc underwent a great boom in the 16th century during the time of the Lords of Hradec. It was then that the originally Gothic castle in the town was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and the houses surrounding the main square took on their current appearance with arcades. The Baroque can be found on the hill above the town near the road in the direction of the town. The square area is characterised by two public fountains and by the Marian column which are situated in its eastern part.

This memorial column, erected in the early years of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of type of monument that is very typical of Central Europe. Rising to a height of 35 m, it is decorated in the characteristic regional style known as Olomouc Baroque with many fine religious sculptures. Marian Plague Column is standing on Lower Square. Render to commemorate those who were felled by the plague.
The Marian column was built in 1716 – 1720 and was financed by the legacy of Zuzana Hodov who bequeathed 1000 Austrian Guldens for this purpose in her last will. The designer of the column was David Lipart, a sculptor of Brtnice in co-operation with Frantiek Neuwirt. The pedestal of the column holds the saints – John of Nepomuk, James, Francis Xaverius, Rochus, Sebestian and the Guardian Angel. In the cave you can see St. Rosalie and from ten second side Mary Magdalene. On the top of the grayish column stands the Virgin Mary on the globe.

The most significant monument in terms of world renown in the Olomouc region is baroque column of the Holy Trinity Column on Upper Square (Horni namesti). Unique column sculptural group has been listed as of the year 2000 on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage.