Kaiser-Franz-Monument (Vienna)

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Southeast view of the monument

The Kaiser-Franz-Monument on the Inner Burgplatz (In der Burg) of the Hofburg in the Austrian capital Vienna is a monument from 1846 and dedicated to Emperor Franz I. (II.) .

history

The monument seen from a window of the emperor's study

The monumental monument to the first Austrian Emperor Franz I and the last of the Holy Roman Empire (Emperor Franz II) was created at the instigation of Emperor Ferdinand I by the sculptor Pompeo Marchesi . The foundation stone was laid on the anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig in 1842 and the unveiling on June 16, 1846.

description

It depicts the emperor on an octagonal pillar in antique garb. On the side of the pillar there are bronze reliefs depicting the activities of the people. The pillar is flanked by four colossal statues, which symbolize faith, strength, peace and justice.

  • Faith

  • Strength

  • justice

  • peace

Web links

Commons : Monument to Emperor Franz I. (II.)  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Wien.gv.at: Franz I. (II.) - monument, work of art in public space ; Retrieved December 29, 2016

Coordinates: 48 ° 12 '27.2 "  N , 16 ° 21' 54.2"  E