Austriabrunnen, 19th-century fountain in Freyung square, Innere Stadt, Austria.
The Austriabrunnen features a central stone pillar topped with a statue of Austria holding a lance and shield, surrounded by four river figures.
Architects Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler and Ferdinand von Miller designed this fountain in 1844, leading to its official opening on October 16, 1846.
The four allegorical figures represent major rivers of the Habsburg Empire: Danube, Elbe, Vistula, and Po, connecting to different European seas.
Located at coordinates 48.2116°N 16.3655°E, the fountain remains accessible to visitors exploring the central district of Vienna throughout the year.
The fountain combines water functionality with sculptural elements depicting geographical connections between Austrian rivers and European seas through stone figures.
Location: Innere Stadt
Inception: 1844
Architects: Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler, Ferdinand von Miller
Official opening: October 16, 1846
GPS coordinates: 48.21160,16.36550
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:11
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