Soviet War Memorial, War memorial in Landstraße district, Vienna, Austria
The Soviet War Memorial is a monument in the Landstraße district featuring a black and gold soldier statue standing atop a marble column. A semi-circular white colonnade surrounds the structure at Schwarzenbergplatz.
The memorial was built in 1945 to commemorate roughly 17,000 Red Army soldiers who died during the Vienna offensive in World War II's final months. It marks a turning point in Austria's postwar history.
The stone inscriptions honor Soviet soldiers who took part in liberating Austria from fascism. Visitors can read messages in multiple languages that reflect the memorial's role in remembering this shared history.
The site is located near the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain and remains open to visitors year-round. Accessible pathways with wheelchair access lead to the memorial, making it easy for people with different mobility needs to visit.
German prisoners of war and local workers built the memorial together under the supervision of Soviet architect S.G. Yakovlev. This unusual collaboration shows how former enemies worked side by side immediately after the war to create a lasting tribute.
Location: Landstraße
Inception: 1945
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
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Website: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50358896017_6cd1d8eae9_o.jpg
GPS coordinates: 48.19802,16.37634
Latest update: December 22, 2025 19:32
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