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What to do and see in Austria, Austria: The Best Monuments & Statues
As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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1. Kriegerdenkmal
2. Pilgerkreuz am Veitscher Olberg
3. Ghegadenkmal
4. Hofkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By JDCharlotte
I love the history of this church. Emperor Maximilian I liked Innsbruck so much he wanted to be buried here... surrounded by 40 larger than life cast-bronze statues of his ancestors, relatives and even his favorite heroes from the Middle Ages like King Arthur. This elaborate display was built inside this church but poor Max isn’t buried there. By the time he died, he had become notorious for running up debts so the town did not allow him to be buried inside the church. So his elaborate sarcophagus is now called a cenotaph since it does not contain a body! Weird!!
5. Volksgarten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,309 reviews
Reviewed By DJKTraveler - Vienna, Austria
Again, a visit to this amazing formal garden. Fountains, flowers and trees. Roses, well cared for, in their second iteration of blooms in July and everything so neat and well groomed. A garden this beautiful city can always be proud of, so well maintained by staff and some local volunteers. Always welcoming!!!
6. Maria Theresia Denkmal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Reviewed By zdaati
In the center if this wonderful square is the large statue of empress maria theresa, the most important monument from the habsburger constructed by kaspar von zumbusch and opened in 1888. over 19 m high and 44 tons heavy, the empress greets the people with her right hand and in the keft she holds a roll. She is surrounded by horseman statues of her generals. It is a world cultural heritage.
7. Hohenrausch 2021
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Im neuen Höhenrausch dreht sich alles ums Paradies. Das beliebte Format besticht durch Werke von über 30 nationalen und internationalen Künstlern und einen abwechslungsreichen Ausstellungsparkour, der über die Dächer der Stadt führt. Auf ihrem Weg durch die Ausstellung entdeckten die Besucher künstliche Paradiese: Duftende Waben und ein reflektierender Kirschgarten winken über den Dächern von Linz. Kugeln leuchten auf dem Dachboden der Kirche und eine Figur spricht mit den Engeln. Aber es offenbart auch ihre dunkle Seite. Die Ausstellung führt durch das Kulturquartier und die renovierte Ursulinenkirche bis zum Dach des 60 Meter hohen Holzturms, der einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die Stadt und die umliegende Natur bietet.
Reviewed By TravelAccidental - Barcelona, Spain
The Linzer Hohenrausch Museum is great fun for children, families and adults. The art and technology displays are engaging. However, the real fun is the tower, outdoor beach area, rooftop garden and children play maze. All of these are designed above the museum roof structure. GREAT views across the city. I would skip climbing up church steeples and just go here for a view. PS - on sunny days children (and maybe some adults ) can cool off with bathing suits at the rooftop water sprinkler area.
8. Nibelungendenkmal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By claudiast - Rockville, United States
Right in the Danube path is this impressive set of statues that depict a very historic moment. A must sight and is just along the path. The combination of the statues and the fountains is impressive
9. Kaiser Wilhelm Denkmal
10. Johann Strauss Monument
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4.0 based on 421 reviews
This gold-coated statue of famous 19th-century musician Johann Strauss playing violin stands in the Stadtpark.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
Stadtpark has many interesting monuments of Austrian composers, writers and artists. The most easily recognisable being the Johann Strauss Monument just before the Kursalon building near the west end of the park. This is a allegorical monument showcasing a gold gilded Johann Strauss, also referred to as the 'Waltz King', He is happily playing violin in front of an arched structure which includes a host of angelic figures surrounding Strauss, having been tranced by his play. Compared to the many traditional 19th-century style statues at Stadpark, this is a more playful, elegant and interesting monument composition to view. It should serve as no surprise that this is the most famous and most photographed statue in Vienna. Its a beautiful monument to see.
