Monument to Archduke Charles

Monument to Archduke Charles in Vienna, Austria

This equestrian statue was erected in 1860 to commemorate Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen. The most intriguing fact about this statue is the horse’s pose. It stands with two legs only on the pedestal. The tail doesn’t support the construction.

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Monument to Prince Eugene

Monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy in Vienna, Austria

Anton Dominik Fernkorn created the monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy, located in the centre of Vienna. The military commander, generally known as Prinz Eugen, is also famous for building one of the city’s most important palaces, Schloss Belvedere.

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Monument to Sisi in Merano

Monument of Sisi in Merano, Italy

Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria stayed in Merano for several times. A monument to her still reminds us of her visits. If you want to learn more about her, you can find additional info at Trauttmansdorff Castle on the outskirts of Merano.

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Monument to Sisi in Szeged

Monument to Sisi in Szeged, Hungary

Visitors of Szeged still see a monument to Elisabeth of Austria, who also was Queen of Hungary. On the monument base, you find the lettering Erzsébet. That was her Hungarian name. People of today mainly know her by the nickname Sisi or Sissi.

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Monument to Eberhard I

Monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg

This monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg, stands in a court of the Old Palace (Altes Schloss) in Stuttgart. Eberhard (1445-1496) was the first Duke of Württemberg. He was also known as Eberhard im Bart (Eberhard the Bearded).

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