Donnerbrunnen — Attraction in Vienna

The Donnerbrunnen, or Thunder Fountain, is a historic fountain located at Neuer Markt in the 1st district of Vienna, Austria.

The Donnerbrunnen was built in 1737-1739 by the Austrian sculptor Georg Raphael Donner. It was commissioned by Emperor Charles VI and originally stood in the center of the square.

The fountain features a central column adorned with sculptures representing the four known continents at the time: Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. At the top of the column is a statue of the Greek god Jupiter hurling thunderbolts, hence the name "Donnerbrunnen" which translates to "Thunder Fountain."

In the 19th century, the Donnerbrunnen was moved to its current location at the northern end of Neuer Markt. It underwent several renovations and restorations over the years to preserve its historical and artistic significance.

The Donnerbrunnen is not only a beautiful work of art but also holds symbolic importance, representing the power of the Habsburg monarchy and the interconnectedness of the world through trade and exploration during the Baroque period.

Today, the Donnerbrunnen serves as a landmark and popular meeting point for locals and tourists alike. It adds to the charm and historical character of Neuer Markt, which is surrounded by beautiful buildings,...

Located at center of Neuer Markt.

According to the information (by Lonely Planet), it was first installed in 1739 by sculptor Georg Raphael Donner, and replicated in bronze in 1873, this intricate fountain depicts Providentia, the Roman goddess of destiny, at its centre, foreseeing water supplies for Vienna. Surrounding it are the male figures of Traun (with a trident) and Enns (a resting ferryman), representing Upper Austria's rivers, and the female figures of Ybbs (carrying a jug) and March (against a frieze showing a battle, highlighting the river's role as a natural border), representing Lower Austria's rivers.

With centuries passby, this statue is still stunning, beautiful and survived the World War 1 and 2. Surrounds by restaurants, hotels, shops and lots more. For those who are very active in social media, it is an Instagrammable place.

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Donnerbrunnen (Providentia Fountain) can be found in the centre of Neumarkt in the city centre of Vienna. This elegantly designed fountain was created by Austrian sculptor Georg Raphael Doner in 1737.

The fountain is highlighted by a centre statue of Providentia, who was believed to forecast adequate ad ample supply of water to the city of Vienna. The smaller figures below Providentia as well as he life-size adult figures placed around the fountain basin represent the various rivers of Austria. It is an attractive and interesting sculptural composition of figures.

During our recent visit to Vienna, we were able enjoy seeing Donnerbrunnen with a thin layer of snow, making for an elegant scene and view of the fountain. As expected, the fountain was not operational during the cold late...