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Johann Strauss Monument

Edmund Hellmer's golden Strauss Monument is the most popular photographic subject in Vienna.

The gilded bronze monument of Johann Strauss II was unveiled to the public on 26 June 1921 and is framed by a marble relief made by Edmund Hellmer. On this occasion the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra played the Blue Danube Waltz, composed by Strauss.

Further Strauss Locations in Vienna

Johann Strauss Monument

Stadtpark
1010 Vienna

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Strauss Monument — © Schaub-Walzer/PID

Johann Strauss Monument — © WienTourismus / Gregor Hofbauer

© Schaub-Walzer/PID

© WienTourismus / Gregor Hofbauer

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