Bronze cannons collection - Vienna, Austria
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BakaGaijin
N 48° 11.065 E 016° 23.224
33U E 603098 N 5337727
Several dozens of cannons are openly displayed in front of the Museum of Military History in the 3rd district of Vienna.
Waymark Code: WM7VA0
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 12/06/2009
Views: 30
The Viennese Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (see
WM7V9W) has one of the world's largest collections of bronze cannons. The cannons are arranged outside the museum, on the Arsenal grounds, some of them directly in front of the building. A part of the collection is displayed in two pavilions to the side of the entrance to the Arsenal.
What type of artillery is this?: historical bronze cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: various | mainly the Austrian army
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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