Papstkreuz, Steel cross monument in Donaupark, Austria.
The Papstkreuz stands 40 meters tall in Vienna's Donaupark, constructed from 56 tons of steel with a prominent vertical design against the sky.
The steel cross structure was installed in 1983 to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit, when 350,000 people gathered for a holy mass in Donaupark.
The Papstkreuz represents a significant religious symbol within Vienna's landscape, where monthly masses take place around the steel monument.
The monument underwent complete reconstruction in 2011 to address structural safety concerns, resulting in a reinforced and stabilized installation.
A smaller replica of the Papstkreuz exists at Heldenplatz in Vienna, marking another location connected to the papal visit of 1983.
Location: Vienna
Height: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 48.23930,16.40870
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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