Liebenberg-Denkmal — Attraction in Vienna

Awesome sculpture.

The monument is dedicated to Johann Andreas von Liebenberg , who was mayor of the city of Vienna from 1680 to 1683. As early as 1679 he made great contributions to combating a plague epidemic in the city. But his greatest achievement came in 1683 during the Second Turkish Siege of Vienna , when he supervised the defense work in great distress and organized a vigilante group. His activities made a decisive contribution to promoting and maintaining the perseverance of the besieged citizens. Liebenberg did not live to see the success of his efforts as he died two days before the relief army's decisive battle against the Turks. The monument therefore refers to him as the victor over the Turks.

The Liebenberg Monument was commissioned on March 17, 1887. The design comes from the architect Franz von Neumann , the figural decoration was created by the sculptor Johann Silbernagel. The monument was unveiled on September 12, 1890. During the Second World War, the monument was shot at and damaged. In December 1949, the repair of the damage and the restoration of the monument...

An impressive late 19th century monument to see in Vienna is that of the Johann Andreas von Liebenberg just across from Wien University, adjacent to Rathausplatz. The monument is the work of Austrian architect Franz Neumann.

Here you will see a decorative monument featuring a 9 metre high obelisk topped by a gilded figure of the goddess of victory. At the foot of the obelisk is a portrait medallion of Liebenberg, the Mayor of Vienna from 1680-1683. On the opposite side is an impressive double-headed eagle, which is the Hapsburg emblem. There is also a life-sized bronze lion in a seated position at the foot of the monument pedestal. Cherubs and other decor adorn this monument as well.

In the end, this is one of the more impressive monuments in the city, worth seeking out if you are monument viewing and plan to spend time in this...

This monument stands in tribute to Johann Andreas von Liebenberg, an Austrian politician and Mayor of Vienna in 1680, supervising the defensive preparations during the Ottoman Invasion.

The monument is in the shape of an obelisk on a stepped pedestal. The obelisk is topped with a gilded figure of Victoria. Around the pedestal are bronze sculptures of a life-sized lion, lying down with one paw over the broken sword and shield of an Ottoman infantry, and two bronze cherubs hold a gilt Liebenberg portrait medallion. On the steps at the back is a bronze cartouche with the double-headed eagle.

An elaborate and good...