Do you see the serene figure atop the column? That is the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue. It stands as a testament to faith and resilience.
The Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue has a fascinating history. It was originally erected in 1724. Its first location was Fels\u0151v\u00e1s\u00e1rt\u00e9r. This is now known as Batthy\u00e1ny t\u00e9r.
Weisz Anna and several Buda citizens commissioned the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue. The original design included Sienai Szent Katalin and Nepomuki Szent J\u00e1nos. They were side figures.
In 1748, the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue was moved within the square. However in 1826, the statue group was dismantled. The side figures disappeared. Their fate has been unknown since 1926.
The Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue was relocated in 1834. It was placed in V\u00edziv\u00e1ros at Irma t\u00e9r. Today this is M\u00e1ria t\u00e9r.
Over the years, the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue has been reconstructed. Lajos Visnyovszky re-carved it in 1938. P\u00e9ter Szomol\u00e1nyi re-carved it again in 1984.
The area around the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue has also seen changes. Trees that obscured the statue were removed. The small square was grassed and surrounded by bushes. A new iron grid was installed.
New signs were placed when the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue was blessed. These signs restored the square’s old name. It was to be known again as M\u00e1ria-t\u00e9r. The name Irma-t\u00e9r was considered incorrect.
In 2003, the Budav\u00e1r Municipality invested in decorative lighting for the statue. Since then the Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue can be admired from dusk till midnight.
The Sz\u0171z M\u00e1ria-kegyoszlop Statue stands as a symbol. It marks the resilience of faith. It also highlights the dedication to preserving cultural heritage. Take a moment to appreciate its beauty. Remember its long and storied past.