Beethoven statue — Attraction in Vienna

This monument stands in tribute to Ludwig von Beethoven,

The monument is a bronze sculptural group with Beethoven at it’s centre. The sculptural group all sit on a stepped pedestal. At the bottom are 9 youths, an allusion to the 9 symphonies composed by Beethoven. Flanking the pedestal are Prometheus and Nike, an allegorical reference to the deliverance and victory of the music of Beethoven. Finally, atop the pedestal is a stereotypical image of Beethoven with his famously curled hair and moody look.

A fine monument to a fine composer. Sadly, the monument is off the main tourist circuit, but it’s worth a look if you’re...

I passed by Beethoven Square in route to Karlsplatz from Stadtpark during our March visit to Vienna, enjoying the monument to Maestro Ludwig van Beethoven, as I have in the past when spending time in Vienna.

This large scale monument is the work of German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch and was erected in 1880. It portrays Beethoven as a hero and serious individual, surrounded by an allegorical arrangement of figures situated around the large pedestal beneath Beethoven.

It is an impressive composition that is well worth seeking if you are a fan of of the maestro or if you enjoy monument viewing during...

nice oasis in the middle of a concrete city. This part of town needs more small resting places. Especially in the summer, because the Lothringerstraße is such a dry, treeless patch in the middle of beautiful Vienna! This park saved me many times as I visited the Austrian Motor Club around the corner, because Beethoven and trees....