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Albrechtsbrunnen
2019 Dec 31
The Albrechtsbrunnen is a fountain on the lower level of the Albertina museum. The fountain is named after Field Marshal Archduke Albrecht of Austria-Teschen, who at that time also lived in the Albertina.

The fountain is also known as Danubiusbrunnen for all the allegorical sculptures representing the main rivers of the then Austro-Hungarian Empire, including the River Danube from which the fountain takes it’s alternative name. Other rivers featured include Tisza , Mur , Salzach , March , Rába , Enns and Traun.

The fountain and sculptures are awe inspiring as it was intended to show off the power and size of Austria-Hungary. Oddly for a fountain. Water actually plays a small part of this structure. It’s more about the sculptures than a fountain. The fountain is well worth a look and easy to find if you’re planning on visiting the Albertina anyway.
Beethoven statue
2019 Dec 31
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 in the area.
Austriabrunnen
2019 Dec 31
The Austriabrunnen is a fountain in the old town of Vienna. The fountain is not that big, but is dwarfed by the centrepiece of the fountain. The sculpture at the centre is a glorification of the Austrian Habsburg Empire. The sculpture features a central column topped with a sculpture of the female personification of Austria, holding a spear and shield. Just below her and around the pillar are four allegories of the four main rivers of the Habsburg Empire. These are the River Elbe, River Danube , River Vistula and the River Po. Their positions symbolising the central position of the Habsburg Empire in Europe.

The fountain is not in central Vienna and thus, not quite the tourist circuit. Worth a look if you’re in the area.
Leopoldsbrunnen
2019 Dec 31
This fountain is dedicated to Saint Leopold, the saint credited with the discovery of the Veil of St. Agnes and founding the Klosterneuburg Abbey. The centrepiece of the fountain is a bronze statue of Saint Leopold, with a flag in his hand, looking at the design of the abbey on a piece of paper held up by a youth. The sculpture stands atop a pedestal with two relief sculpture depicting scenes of his aforementioned legacy.

I think the fountain is okay, it's on one of the main tourist streets of Vienna, on Graben. I wouldn't go out of the way to see it. It's not much of a fountain either.
This monument stands in tribute to Franz Grillparzer, a 19th century Austrian writer and playwright. His chief legacy was his historical and gothic dramas, which made him immensely popular in his time.

The monument features a statue of Grillparzer, standing in front of asemi-elliptical wall. The wall bears relief sculptures of scenes from his plays such as The dream of a life, King Ottokar's happiness and end and Sappho etc.

The monument is located in Volksgarten and is worth a look if visiting.