Maria-Theresien-Platz

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Tags : Landmark

Timings : 24 Hours

Christmas market: 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Entry Fee : Free

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Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna Overview

Maria-Theresien-Platz of Vienna is a decorated public square connecting the Ringstraße or the Vienna Ring Road with the Museumsquartier. Dedicated to Empress Maria Theresa, the quadrangle is right in the middle of two identical buildings: the Natural History Museum and the Arts History Museum.

Maria Theresa was the ruler of the Habsburg dominions for 40 years and the Holy Roman Empress by marriage for 35 years till her death. The monument of Maria Theresa and four fountains in the middle of the square were erected in the late 1880s-90s. During the holiday season, the plaza transforms into a widespread Christmas Village with lights everywhere and stalls for culinary delicacies and souvenirs calling out to tourists.

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