Danubius Fountain (Danubiusbrunnen) - Vienna, Austria
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Baroque "Danubius Fountain" also called the "Albrecht Fountain" in front of the Albertina building in Vienna.
Waymark Code: WMF9VH
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
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The Danubius Fountain (also called the "Albrecht Fountain") was a gift to the city of Vienna from Franz Joseph I, and when it was unveiled in 1869, the allegorical figures of Danubius and Vindobona in the middle were surrounded by 10 more figures in alcoves. It is the work of Johann Meixner. All staties are made of white Carrara marble, they personified the Rivers Theiss, Raab, Enns, Traun, Inn, Save, March, Salzach, Mur and Drau.
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