Fountain Karl-Borromäus

The Karl-Borromäus Fountain is a protected water monument on Karl-Borromäus-Platz in Vienna's Landstraße district, built from marble and bronze with elaborate carved details. The structure displays ornamental work that reflects early 20th-century craftsmanship and design sensibility.

The fountain was inaugurated on May 25, 1909, created as a gift marking the 60th birthday of Vienna's mayor Karl Lueger. The monument connects the city's history with an important moment in its political leadership.

The fountain takes its name from Saint Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century archbishop of Milan whose memory is preserved in this public space. The setting reflects how this location has become woven into the neighborhood's sense of place.

The fountain sits on Karl-Borromäus-Platz in the Landstraße district and is freely accessible year-round as part of the public realm. The area around the plaza offers multiple pathways for exploring the neighborhood and its adjacent streets.

The fountain was designed through collaboration between Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik and artist Josef Engelhart, a partnership that brought together two different creative perspectives. This joint effort by an architect and an artist was uncommon for the time and continues to shape the monument's character.

Location: Landstraße

GPS coordinates: 48.20140,16.38890

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26