Mariensäule am Hof, Maria column in Innere Stadt, Austria
Standing 22 meters high at Am Hof square, the monument features a bronze statue of Virgin Mary mounted on a Corinthian column with four cherubs at its base.
Emperor Leopold I commissioned this bronze column in 1664 to replace the original sandstone version from 1646, using metal from captured cannons for its construction.
Four putti figures at the column's base represent different challenges of the era: plague, war, hunger, and religious conflicts through symbolic representations.
The monument serves as a central reference point for guided tours of Vienna's historic district and maintains informational plaques detailing its significance.
The statue of Mary displayed an entirely gilded surface until 1730, when the metalwork received modifications that created its current bronze appearance.
Location: Vienna
Location: Innere Stadt
Architects: Lodovico Burnacini
Address: Am Hof
GPS coordinates: 48.21120,16.36780
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:03
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