Denkmal der Roten Armee
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Architecture, History
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
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Denkmal der Roten Armee
Monument to the Red Army
Monument to the Russian Soldier
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Schwarzenbergplatz Vienna, Wien 1010 |
Description
At the southern end of Schwarzenbergplatz lies the Russian Heroes' Monument, a "gift" from the Russian people commemorating the liberators of Vienna. Under the terms of the State Treaty of 1955, the Austrians committed themselves to paying for the upkeep of this highly controversial monument. The soldier's gilt shield glistens in the midday sun, occasionally (and deliberately) obscured by the jets of water from the Hochstrahlbrunnen, a fountain commemorating the installation of the city's main water system in 1873.
Times & Dates
Visit Time: 30min-1hrAverage Wait Time: None
Notes: As this is an outdoor monument, it will be up to you how much time you to decide to spend here. Ten to 15 minutes should be sufficient.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Walking
Notes: The trams 71 and D will both pass the monument, so you may take these modes of transportation as well.
Parking Availability: No
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