Wiener Pestsäule (Vienna Plague Column)
Wiener Pestsäule
Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

📜 Baroque memorial erected after the Great Plague of Vienna in 1679.
🔍 One of Vienna's most prominent sculptural artworks.

Why Go

🏛️ Impressive High Baroque sculpture
✨ Rich religious and dynastic iconography
📍 Landmark on pedestrianized Graben

Tips

🚶 Located on the pedestrianized Graben, easy to find.
👀 Look for the Habsburg lip on Emperor Leopold I's figure.

Last updated 10 days ago

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