Monument to Archduke Charles of Austria

The monument to Archduke Charles of Austria, commander, son of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, was erected in 1860 by Anton Dominic Fernkorn. The monument rests on just two points and weighs 12 tons. The casting of the statue was divided into eight fragments and lasted about 8 years. After the monument was completed, it was lined with marble. The sculpture is notable for the fact that the horse is depicted in a horse race, so that only the hind legs touch the pedestal. Local authorities closely monitor the condition of the monument, minor restoration works are carried out annually.

Not far from the monument is a small square with many shops and decorative lanterns. At night, it is illuminated, and the monument acquires many different shades with overflows. This place is very popular not only among the residents of the city, but also guests of Vienna. Often, tourists gather near it to enjoy the masterpiece of architecture firsthand, as well as take pictures with it.