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Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses: Guardians of Esterházypark

Baroque statues from a bygone era, gracing the entrance to Esterházypark and offering a glimpse into Vienna's architectural past.

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The Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses are four baroque stone figures at the entrance to Esterházypark in Vienna's Mariahilf district. Salvaged from the demolished Lazansky House, they offer a tangible link to Vienna's architectural history.

A brief summary to Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses

  • Figuren am Eingang zum Esterházypark, Gumpendorfer Str., Vienna, Mariahilf, 1060, AT

Local tips

  • Take a stroll through Esterházypark after viewing the statues. The park offers recreational facilities and a unique blend of history and modern amenities.
  • Visit the Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea), located in the Flakturm within Esterházypark, for a unique aquarium experience.
  • Explore Gumpendorfer Straße for its diverse culinary scene and vibrant atmosphere.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The Giebelstatuen are located at the entrance to Esterházypark on Gumpendorfer Straße. From Wien Hauptbahnhof (main train station), take the U1 subway line to Karlsplatz, then transfer to the U4 line towards Hütteldorf. Get off at Kettenbrückengasse station. From there, it's a short walk along Gumpendorfer Straße to Esterházypark. A single ticket for the Vienna public transport system costs approximately €3.

  • Walking

    From the Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) inside Esterházypark, exit the Flakturm and walk towards the Gumpendorfer Straße exit. The Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses are positioned on the wall bordering Gumpendorfer Straße, making them easily accessible and visible to passersby. No cost is involved.

  • Taxi

    From Wien Hauptbahnhof, a taxi to Gumpendorfer Straße near Esterházypark will take approximately 4 minutes, covering a distance of around 1.8 miles. The estimated fare is between €8 and €11. Taxi базовые charges in Vienna are €3.80, with additional costs per kilometer.

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The Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses, or gable statues of the Lazansky House, are four striking baroque stone figures that grace the entrance to Esterházypark on Gumpendorfer Straße in Vienna's Mariahilf district. These statues are not merely decorative; they are relics of a bygone era, salvaged from the demolished Lazansky House (Lažanskýhaus) that once stood prominently at Stock-im-Eisen-Platz near Stephansplatz in the Innere Stadt (1st district). Their presence in Esterházypark offers a tangible link to Vienna's rich architectural history. The Lazansky House, originally owned in the early 16th century by Niklas Cuspinian, underwent several transformations before becoming the corner building it was in the early 19th century. By the mid-18th century, it was known as "Zum goldenen Männlein" and housed the pharmacy of Franz Anton Edler von Mafficioli until 1780. In 1864, Countess Lažanský, daughter of Ignaz Mack, became the sole owner. Her son, Leopold Graf Lažanský, a former actor known for his eccentricities, inherited the house and later dedicated its proceeds to founding a Czech school. The Lazansky House was auctioned off in April 1893 and demolished in 1896. The demolition also led to the disappearance of the underground Stephanskeller. Adolf Loos considered the Kreuzherrenhof, built in 1897/98, to be an enlarged but unsuccessful copy of the Lazansky House. The demolition of the Lazansky House and subsequent redesign of Stephansplatz allowed for an unobstructed view of St. Stephen's Cathedral from Stock-im-Eisen-Platz. The four stone figures that once adorned the Lazansky House were moved to their current location at the main entrance of Esterházypark in 1886, preserving a piece of the building's artistic heritage. Esterházypark itself is a historically significant park in Mariahilf, named after the Hungarian aristocratic Esterházy family who owned the Palais Kaunitz in the area from 1814 to 1868. The park, originally laid out in the 18th century, features a chestnut avenue. A prominent feature of the park is the Flakturm, a fire control tower built in 1944, which now houses the Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea) and a climbing wall managed by the Austrian Alpine Association. A civil defense bunker from World War II, now a torture museum, lies beneath the park. Today, Esterházypark serves as a popular recreational area for locals and tourists alike. It offers a variety of facilities, including playgrounds, sports areas for table tennis, skating, volleyball, basketball, and calisthenics. The park also includes a dog area, a play water fountain, picnic tables, and a drinking water fountain. Its central location and diverse amenities make it a favored meeting place. The Giebelstatuen des Lazanskyhauses, standing at the Gumpendorfer Straße entrance, provide a striking contrast to the park's modern features.

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