Mexikoplatz, Public square in Leopoldstadt district, Vienna, Austria
Mexikoplatz is a public square in Leopoldstadt district that stretches along the southwestern end of the Reichsbrücke bridge near the Danube's banks. The space links different parts of Vienna and is shaped by residential buildings and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, which anchors the area.
The square was named in 1956 to honor Mexico's protest against Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria at the League of Nations in 1938. Previously, between 1919 and 1934, it was called Volkswehrplatz after the civilian defense forces established following World War I.
The southeastern section of the square features the St Francis of Assisi Church, constructed to mark Emperor Francis Joseph's Golden Crown Jubilee in 1898.
The square is easily reached via the Vorgartenstraße metro station and sits conveniently for connections to other districts. The area is open and well-connected by public transport, making it easy to explore surrounding neighborhoods.
The square was originally known as Volkswehrplatz, reflecting a forgotten chapter of Austrian defense history from the post-war period. This later renaming demonstrates how the city has chosen to honor countries that showed solidarity during difficult times.
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