Statue Maria Theresia von Habsburg - Babenbergerstraße 2

Good detalisation

Beautiful statue.

Beautiful square, especially during winter and Christmas time with the market, the music and the food.

Interesting monument with historical figures. It is the center of Christmas market, also interesting to visit. With very good collection of traditional and modern food.

The Monument to Maria Theresia can be seen at the centre of Maria-Theresien-Platz between the Kunsthistorische (Fine Art History) and Naturhistorisches (Natural History) Museums. This is an impressive landmark to see in Vienna and is well worth a few minutes to enjoy when spending time in this area of the city. Historically, Empress Maria Theresa was an important European figure during the 18th century. The only female ruler from the Habsburg dynasty, Maria Theresa's reign lasted between 1740-1780. She famously gave birth to 16 children, most notably Marie Antoinette, who would marry Louis XVI and later become the Queen of France. The monument was created by German sculpture Kaspar von Zumbusch in 1888. It is large in size and scale as well as being quite decorative. The base is 19 metres tall and topped by the seated figure of Empress Maria Theresa. The empress is crowned, dressed in royal attire with a sceptre in her left hand. She is extending her right hand outward as if addressing her many subjects. The pedestal includes detailed reliefs and life-size standing figures representing counsel, administration, military, science & arts. The four corners of the base feature bronze figures of the four Generals who served during the reign of Maria Theresa. Collectively, it is a comprehensive and well designed monument to view. During our recent visit, we enjoyed seeing the Monument to Maria Theresia amidst a layer of late winter snow that fell during the recent cold spell. This made for nice scenery and a photography and is something I hope to experience again in the future when visit Vienna. In the end, for those who enjoy monument viewing, this is one of the must-see of this kind in Vienna. You can enjoy the landmark from afar as you approach but make sure to allow time up close to see the monument details. This can easily do this before or after visits to the Kunst, Natural History Museum or on your way back into the Innere Stadt after visiting MuseumsQuartier.

It's just amazing views!

This monument stands in tribute to Maria Teresa, who ascended to the Austrian throne through the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 that was ultimately ignored by its signatories. Something which led to wars and loss of territory for Austria. The monument features topped with a sculpture of the eponymous empress. Below her on the pedestal are female allegorical figures of the four cardinal virtues, prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice. Below the virtues at each corner of the pedestal are politicians and advisors to the empress. The monument is well … monumental, and definitely worth a look if in the area.

Quite a nice monument in the middle of the Maria-Theresien Square. It is located in between the two museums on either side. There are 4 horsemen on the corners and a plaque and statue on each side. The statue itself faces towards the Burgator and Hofburg. There is just a lot of things to see here as you walk around it, with all the different statues.