Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

This is the Hans Christian Andersen Memorial in Bratislava. The creator was created by sculptor Tibor Batfay. In 2006, it was unveiled to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth. This monument showcases the poet Hans Christian Andersen and some of his fairy tale characters. Hans Christian Andersen is the most famous poet and writer in Denmark. Through his fairy tales such as "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," or "The Pea Princess," he became a world-renowned fairy tale writer. His works are not only popular and admired in Denmark, but also globally.
Statue of Count Nicolas Salem

Statue of Count Nicolas Salem

The statue of Count Nicholas Salm is located on the City Hall Square in the first district of Vienna. The Count was wearing armor with a helmet placed at his feet. Created in 1867. The creator is Matthias Purkathofer. Count Nicolas Salm (1459-1530) was a general during the Renaissance period. The most important achievement was that in 1529, he successfully commanded the defensive war of Vienna against the siege of Türkiye. He was one of the commanders in the early stages of the First Ottoman Habsburg War. During the first siege of Vienna by Türkiye in 1529, he was named Earl of the Neuburg Empire in the same year.
Ferdinand Raimonde

Ferdinand Raimonde

Ferdinand Raimonde was born in 1790 and passed away in 1836. He was an Austrian actor and playwright. Along with Johann Nestorius, he is a major representative figure of the Old Vienna Folk Theatre. The monument was designed by Franz Vogel. The unveiling date was June 1st, 1898. Raymond sat in a corner of the bench, with his right arm resting on the backrest. I hold a theater brochure in my left hand. His gaze looked into the distance, as if inspired by the winged Muse on the rocks behind him. Originally located in front of the German People's Theatre. Moved to its current location in 1938. It was repaired after the war damage in 1947.
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

The statue of Adam Smith located at the entrance of the Vienna Business School in the first district of Vienna was erected to commemorate this Scottish moral philosopher and philosopher of the Enlightenment era. Adam Smith was born in 1723 and passed away in 1790. The main work is' The Wealth of Nations', first published in 1776, which achieved great success and was quickly translated into multiple languages. Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics, and his ideas have had a profound impact on later economists and economic policies. He emphasized the importance of market mechanisms and free competition, believing that these are key factors in improving production efficiency and economic growth.
Martin Kuchin

Martin Kuchin

Martin Kuku čí n, whose real name is Matej Benc ú r, is a Slovak writer, playwright, journalist, and doctor. Martin Kuchin's life and work experience reflects the life trajectory of many Central European intellectuals and professionals from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, who left their hometowns for various reasons and sought better life and work opportunities in other countries and continents.
Marian Pillar

Marian Pillar

The Marian Column is a common monument in Central Europe during the Baroque period, used to express admiration and gratitude for the Virgin Mary. These pillars are usually decorated with elaborate decorations, with a statue of the Virgin Mary at the top. The Marian Column, established in 1736, was not only a reflection of religious beliefs at the time, but also an important symbol of local community culture and history. The establishment of such monuments is often related to local religious festivals, celebrations, or events.
Hugo Bretner Monument

Hugo Bretner Monument

The monument is located in the 14th district of Vienna. The creator is Siegfried Charoux, created in 1954. Hugo Bretner, formerly served as a city finance councilor and city councilor. Hugo Bretner resigned from his positions as a city councilor and city councilor in 1932 and 1933 due to health reasons. On February 12, 1934, he was arrested by the Austrian fascist regime and detained for several weeks. Due to his Jewish heritage, Breitner was forced to flee to the United States with his family after the Nazis came to power. He passed away in California in 1946.
Statue commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Sopron Brewery

Statue commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Sopron Brewery

This statue was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Sopron Brewery. The statue is located in Ogabona Square in Sopron and was designed by Joseph Kampfel. It has been decorating this square since 1995. Sopron Brewery was founded in 1895 by town merchants and owners of Brno Brewery, relying on Czech brewing traditions. This statue is to commemorate this important historical moment. Now, Sopron Brewery is a Hungarian subsidiary of the international Heineken Group, Heineken Hungary Brewery.
Joseph Ressel Memorial

Joseph Ressel Memorial

This is the Joseph Reissel Memorial located in the eponymous park in the fourth district of Vienna. This monument displays a bronze statue of Reysol, located on a stepped pedestal. This monument was created by Anton Dominik Fernkorn in 1863 and unveiled on January 18, 1863. Joseph Ressel was one of the inventors of ship propellers, and together with John Erickson, Francis Pettit Smith, Robert Fulton, and David Bushnell, he brought it to a stage of technological maturity.
Monument to the Battle of Durnstein

Monument to the Battle of Durnstein

The Battle of Duinstein (also known as the Battle of Krems) occurred on November 11, 1805, as part of the Third Coalition War against France during the Napoleonic Wars. Austria's D ü nsten (modern-day D ü nsten) is located in the Wahau region of the Danube River Valley, approximately 73 kilometers (45 miles) upstream of Vienna, Austria. This battle took place on a flood plain between rivers and mountains.
Monument to Baron Friedrich von Schmidt

Monument to Baron Friedrich von Schmidt

The Friedrich von Schmidt Memorial is located in the First District of Vienna. This monument was designed by Edmund Hoffman von Aspenberg and Julius Dininger and unveiled in May 1896 to commemorate the builders of the Vienna City Hall. Originally, this statue stood on a pedestal with railings on both sides. But after multiple movements, only the 3.3-meter-high statue and the upper part of the pedestal remained. Friedrich Wilhelm Schmidt was a German Austrian architect during the era of the Ring Road, who established the Neo Gothic style. Starting from 1886, he was granted baronial status.
Archduke Albrecht

Archduke Albrecht

The Archduke Albrecht is a monument to the Archduke Albrecht located on a slope in front of Vienna's First District. This equestrian statue was built in 1899 to commemorate Archduke Albrecht, who was the Marshal and Inspector General of the Austro Hungarian army. This statue was created by sculptor Caspar von Zubushi and was officially unveiled on May 21, 1899, the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Aspern. In the Battle of Aspern, Albrecht's father gave Napoleon his first defeat. The pedestal of this statue is made of granite near Pozhar, Czech Republic, designed by Carl Konig.
Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I (August 18, 1830 – November 21, 1916) was the Emperor of Austria and Austria Hungary (December 2, 1848 – November 21, 1916). The grandson of the last Holy Roman Emperor Franz II, nephew of Ferdinand I, and eldest son of Archduke Franz Karl. On June 28, 1914, the Sarajevo Incident occurred. In July, at the instigation of Foreign Minister Count Bertold, Franz Joseph rashly issued an ultimatum to Serbia, leading to the outbreak of World War I.
Theodor Leschetsky

Theodor Leschetsky

Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915) was a Polish pianist, composer, and music educator. In his early years, he was brought by his father to Vienna to study piano with Cherni. At the age of 11, he conducted a piano concerto with Mozart's son Franz Krzysztof Wolfgang Mozart, and began teaching piano at the age of 14. Afterwards, he worked at the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music. He is one of the most famous piano teachers in history, and has also composed some piano pieces and two operas. His famous students include Paderewski and Arthur Schnabel.
Edward Ur

Edward Ur

Edward Ur is a lawyer and the mayor of Vienna. From 1832 to 1840, he was a local judge and then became a private lawyer. In 1848, he served as a captain in the National Guard and became a member of the Vienna City Council in 1861. Edward served as mayor from 1882 to 1889. During his tenure, Edward was particularly dedicated to fire and rescue services as well as the Vienna market.
Carl Miller

Carl Miller

Karl M ü ller (1842-1899) was an Austrian composer and conductor who began learning to play the flute at a very young age. He was a student at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts (formerly known as the Vienna Music Friends Association Music Academy), and at the age of 16, he became a flutist at the Joseph City Theatre under the direction of Franz von Supp è. In 1869, he was appointed as the conductor of the Second Orchestra of the Vienna Theatre. Regarded as one of the three great masters of Viennese classical light opera, alongside Johann Strauss II and Franz von Supp é.
Anton Stoch

Anton Stoch

Anton Stoch (1813-1887) was an Austrian composer and choir conductor. He is the choir conductor of the Vienna Men's Singing Association, the Frohsinn Singing Association in Linz, and the Lower Austrian Singing Association, as well as the orchestra conductor of the Vienna Theater and the Joseph City Theater. He passed away in Vienna at the age of 74. His honorary tomb is located at the Vienna Central Cemetery.
Jules Verne Memorial

Jules Verne Memorial

The Jules Verne Memorial is a work located in Vigo Port, Galicia, Spain. This monument was created by Spanish sculptor Jose Morales. He is a famous French writer whose adventure novels are usually set in exotic places. Although Jules Verne had only been to Vigo a few times, Vigo's bay was permanently locked in literary memory in "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," even though Captain Nemo's Nautilus was suspended during his oceanic journey. From this place overlooking the bay, Verne sat with a book in his hand, on the tentacles of a giant squid, the enemy of the crew of the Nautilus.
Matthias Hofherr's Honorary Cemetery

Matthias Hofherr's Honorary Cemetery

Matthias Hofherr is a famous German musician and composer, whose music works mainly focus on classical music. He has achieved significant success in his field and made important contributions to the music industry. This cemetery signifies that Hofherr was granted a special honor of being buried in a cemetery considered particularly important after his death. This honor cemetery is usually reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to society, culture, or art. People paid tribute to his musical talent and contributions, and regarded him as an important figure in the music industry.
Johann Strau ß Monument to Johann Strauss

Johann Strau ß Monument to Johann Strauss

The Johann Strauss Memorial is a monument located in the center of Vienna, Austria, to commemorate the famous Austrian composer and conductor Johann Strauss. This monument is one of the symbols of Vienna's music culture. He was one of the most famous composers in 19th century Austria, known for his beautiful melodies and cheerful rhythms in his music works. Strauss's works cover various musical styles, among which the most famous is his waltz, known as the "king of waltzes". His music represents the Austrian music of the Romantic period and has had a profound impact on the development of Viennese music.
The Call of the Motherland "is located in Mamayev Kurgan, Volgograd, Russia

The Call of the Motherland "is located in Mamayev Kurgan, Volgograd, Russia

This statue symbolizes the country's call for its sons to fight against the enemy. The total height of the sculpture is 85 meters (with a sword length of 33 meters). In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II, the sculpture underwent major repairs.
Photogrammetric sculpture of Gandhi Monument in the old city of Goa

Photogrammetric sculpture of Gandhi Monument in the old city of Goa

The Spanish Civil War Memorial "Eric Stanford"

The Spanish Civil War Memorial "Eric Stanford"

A fully restored Spanish Civil War memorial has been put back into use in Forbury Gardens. Reading Mayor Tony Jones presided over the event in the monastery district, with representatives from the borough council, unions, and other local groups also attending. The ceremony was held almost 25 years after the statue was first unveiled in May 1990. This monument was created by local sculptor Eric Stanford and, after four years of fundraising, depicts the mothers of those who died in Spain during the 1936-39 Civil War. At least 16 people from or associated with Reading were killed in the battle.
The Tiberius Monument at the Niejmegenwalhof Museum in the Netherlands

The Tiberius Monument at the Niejmegenwalhof Museum in the Netherlands

The Tiberius Pfeiler Monument in Nijmegen is a historical monument located in the Dutch city of Nijmegen. This monument was built in memory of Emperor Tiberius of the ancient Roman Empire. Built in the 1st century, it is one of the ruins of the Roman era. It is built of stone and sandstone, with a height of about 4.5 meters. The monument was originally part of a temple, dedicated to commemorating the achievements and reign of Emperor Tiberius. It is the largest and oldest Roman monument in the Netherlands, and can now be seen at the Warhof Museum.