Maria Theresa Monument
Monument Monument honoring Empress Maria Theresa in Vienna
Equestrian monument on Vienna’s Ringstrasse situated between the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches Museums; a common stop for museumgoers and city photography.
The Maria Theresa Monument is a large sculptural memorial to Empress Maria Theresa located on Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna. It occupies the central space between the city’s two major museums - the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum.
The monument features a seated figure of the Empress surrounded by statues of military leaders, advisors and allegorical figures, and functions as a focal point of the square. It was erected in the late 19th century as part of the major museum and urban projects of that era.
The square and monument lie in central Vienna, on Vienna’s Ringstrasse cultural axis, and are a short walk from the Hofburg and other central landmarks. The plaza is a regular destination for visitors moving between the museum pair.
- Setting: Sited on Maria-Theresien-Platz between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum in central Vienna.
How to Get to Maria Theresa Monument #
Maria-Theresien-Platz is in central Vienna between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum. Take U-Bahn line U2 to MuseumsQuartier or Volkstheater and walk 5-10 minutes. Multiple tram lines stop along Ringstraße.
Tips for Visiting Maria Theresa Monument #
- See the square at dusk when the museums' façades soften; the area is best experienced between the Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches museums.
- Avoid the guided tours that only stop for selfies - walk the perimeter to find plaques and lesser-seen reliefs detailing Maria Theresa's reforms.
- Combine a visit with a look inside either museum; the square is most powerful when seen from the lower steps of the museums opposite each other.
Best Time to Visit Maria Theresa Monument #
Maria-Theresien-Platz at the heart of Vienna is accessible year-round; visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the highest pedestrian traffic.
Weather & Climate near Maria Theresa Monument #
Maria Theresa Monument's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (596 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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