Macht zur See, Monumental fountain at Michaelertrakt of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria
The fountain features a central figure of Austria standing on a ship's bow, accompanied by Neptune and maritime creatures in red granite and marble.
Rudolf Weyr constructed this fountain in 1893, marking Austria's connection to maritime trade during the late nineteenth century imperial period.
The Neptune figure in the fountain composition reportedly depicts Friedrich Uhl, the editor-in-chief of Wiener Zeitung newspaper at that time.
The fountain stands opposite to its companion piece, Macht zu Lande, creating a symmetrical arrangement at the entrance of Michaelerplatz.
The structure combines Swedish red granite from Uddevalla for the basin with Laas marble for the figures and Lindabrunn conglomerate for the rocks.
Location: Vienna
Location: Innere Stadt
Creator: Rudolf Weyr
Official opening: 1893
Address: Michaelerplatz
GPS coordinates: 48.20760,16.36669
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:49
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