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Monument to the Soldiers of the Soviet Army

A landmark on Schwarzenbergplatz commemorating Soviet soldiers and Vienna's liberation from Nazi rule during World War II.

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Located on Schwarzenbergplatz, this monument commemorates the 17,000 Soviet soldiers who died in the Vienna Offensive during World War II. Erected in 1945, it features a striking bronze figure of a Red Army soldier and serves as a reminder of Vienna's complex history.

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Local tips

  • Take a stroll around Schwarzenbergplatz to see other monuments and the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain.
  • Visit the monument at night to see it illuminated.
  • Consider the historical context of the monument and its various interpretations.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The monument is easily accessible via public transport. Take the U1, U4 subway, or the D, 71 tram to the Karlsplatz/Oper station, which is a short walk away. Several bus lines also stop at Schwarzenbergplatz. A single Vienna public transport ticket costs €3.

  • Walking

    From the city center (e.g., Stephansplatz), the monument is approximately a 20-30 minute walk via Kärntner Straße. From Belvedere Palace, walk along Prinz Eugen Straße. The monument is located on Schwarzenbergplatz, near the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain.

  • Taxi

    Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Vienna. A short taxi ride from Wien Hbf (main train station) to Schwarzenbergplatz will cost approximately €7-€9 and take about 3 minutes. A ride from Stephansplatz will cost around €6-€8. Taxi fares start at €5.00, with each kilometer costing €1.40.

  • Parking

    If driving, parking garages are available near Schwarzenbergplatz. Garage Schwarzenbergplatz (Schwarzenbergplatz 5) and Garage Beim Palais Schwarzenberg (Schwarzenbergplatz 9) are nearby options. Hourly rates range from €4.50-€4.70, with daily rates around €30-€40. Evening rates (6 p.m. to midnight) are around €8. Expect to pay higher rates during winter.

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The Monument to the Soldiers of the Soviet Army, also known as the Heroes' Monument of the Red Army, stands prominently on Schwarzenbergplatz in Vienna. Unveiled in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, the memorial commemorates the 17,000 Soviet soldiers who perished during the Vienna Offensive, a crucial battle in the city's liberation from Nazi rule. The monument's design is dominated by a twelve-meter-high bronze sculpture of a Red Army soldier. The soldier is depicted holding a PPSh-41 submachine gun, a symbol of Soviet military strength, and raising a Soviet flag and a golden emblem of the Soviet Union. The statue stands atop a twenty-meter-tall stone pedestal. The semi-circular white marble colonnade partially encloses the statue. The monument has been a subject of debate and, at times, controversy. Some view it as a symbol of Soviet occupation, while others see it as a tribute to the soldiers who helped liberate Austria from fascism. Despite differing opinions, the monument remains a significant landmark, attracting visitors from around the world. The city of Vienna has invested in refurbishing the monument, underscoring its historical importance. Schwarzenbergplatz itself is a historically significant square, home to the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain and the Schwarzenberg Monument dedicated to Prince Karl Philipp of Schwarzenberg. The square is located on the Ringstrasse, near Belvedere Palace and Karlskirche.

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