The statue of Saint Elizabeth in St. Margaret's Church

The statue of Saint Elizabeth in St. Margaret's Church

This is a statue of St. Elizabeth erected in front of the St. Margaret Parish Church in Marchegg in 1953. She was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary and spent her childhood in Bratislava Castle. Her husband was Louis of Thuringia, and after his death, Elizabeth swore to live in poverty. She devoted her life to God, the sick, and the poor. Elizabeth was officially canonized as a saint in 1235.
Saint Elizabeth

Saint Elizabeth

This is the statue of Saint Elizabeth in Bratislava Castle. Elizabeth was a saint from Hungary, born in 1207 and died in 1231. She was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary and spent her childhood in Bratislava Castle. Her husband was Louis of Thuringia, and after his death, Elizabeth swore to live in poverty. She devoted her life to God, the sick, and the poor. Elizabeth was officially canonized as a saint in 1235.
Statue of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary

Statue of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary

The statue is located at Vienna West Station. The creator is Hans Gassel. Created in 1860. In 1945, this statue was severely damaged. The statue was successfully restored in 1984. On December 15, 1858, with the opening of the "Royal Queen Elizabeth Railway" from Vienna West Station to Linz, the station was officially put into use. The new station hall opened in 1951. Queen Elizabeth, also known as Princess Sissy, was the queen of Austria and Hungary, and the daughter of Duke Maximilian Joseph of Bavaria and Princess Ludovica. She is renowned for her beauty, tragic life, and place in Austrian history.