Spinnerin am Kreuz, Gothic wayside shrine in Favoriten district, Vienna, Austria.
Spinnerin am Kreuz is a Gothic wayside shrine in Vienna featuring an octagonal cross-shaped structure built from stone. Its outer walls display detailed reliefs depicting Crucifixion scenes and other religious imagery.
The shrine was built in 1375 by stonemason Michael Knab, replacing an earlier wooden column documented as far back as 1296. After its destruction in 1446, it was rebuilt by Hans Puchsbaum in 1451.
The monument takes its name from a merchant's wife who spent her days spinning wool at this spot while waiting for her husband to return from the Crusades. Her story has remained connected to this place for centuries.
The shrine is located in the Favoriten district in front of George Washington Hof on Triesterstrasse 52, easily accessible by public transport. The site is freely open to visitors and can be viewed anytime without admission fees.
The shrine was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout its history, demonstrating how important this location was to the local community. Its repeated restoration over the centuries shows its role as a symbol of continuity and resilience.
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