The Marriage Fountain
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Hoher Markt Vienna, 1010 |
+1 43 535 56 06 |
Amidst the cars and horse-drawn carriages clogging the Hoher Markt stands Fischer von Erlach's Vermählungsbrunnen (Marriage Fountain), built between 1729-32 on the orders of Emperor Leopold I to give thanks for his son's, the future Josef I's, safe return from the Spanish Wars of Succession. Curiously enough it depicts the marriage of Mary and Josef, officiated by a high priest, flanked by Corinthian columns and topped with a gilded sunburst obviously the architect had an extremely fertile imagination.
Nearest Train or Bus:
U1, U3 Stephansdom
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
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