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Originally, after the town's founding, Trinity Square was part of Zwettl's main square, which at that time stretched as an extensive triangular plaza from the townhouses behind the Hundertwasser Fountain to the level of the Hausleitner house above the "Zur Goldenen Rose" inn. The construction of houses along the lower Landstraße, the so-called "Grätzl," significantly narrowed the main square, and the addition of the cross street eventually divided it into two squares.

During the Baroque period, people everywhere were eager to express their gratitude for overcoming the plague years and the Turkish Wars by erecting plague or Trinity columns. In 1727, the pillory in the upper square was replaced by the richly sculpted sandstone column created by Kaspar Högl of Eggenburg. During the last renovation in 1998, extensive environmental damage to the figures was repaired, and the entire column was painted a light yellow. The four life-size statues are, in the center at the front, the Immaculate Conception; to her left, St. Sebastian (pierced by five arrows); to her right, St. Roch (pointing to the plague boil on his thigh); and St. Florian (holding a flag in one hand and a bucket of water in the other). The iron fountain in the immediate vicinity of the Trinity Column is a gift from the then-mayor, Eugen Beck, of the twin town of Plochingen near Stuttgart.

In Armschlag, you can experience a huge collection of unique and superlative objects centered around the delicate poppy: For almost 30 years, the "Poppy Village" has delighted visitors with its giant poppy capsules, a unique "POPPY memoir," the longest poppy painting, and the largest poppy mill collection.

A beautiful little wooden church in the middle of the forest, beautiful to look at, fits perfectly here.

Unfortunately, there's barely a clear view of the fenced-in area anymore – the surrounding trees block the view. A few buildings above the pond are still visible, but there's no sign of any habitable barrels.

Many souvenirs around poppy, poppy tents, poppy strudel..open daily in July and August

One of the top excursion destinations in Lower Austria, according to Lower Austria Ticket.

The Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl is a spiritual place with over 875 years of history. A hike along the Kamptal Lakes Trail to Zwettl Abbey is particularly worthwhile. In September, the master florist exhibition takes place. Floral artworks set against a baroque backdrop make for an unforgettable experience.