Mozart Monument, Vienna
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The Mozart Monument (German: Mozart-Denkmal) is a monument located in the Burggarten [de] in the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Austria since 1953.[1] It is dedicated to composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791).
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Mozart-Denkmal | |
48°12′14.76″N 16°21′53.28″E | |
Location | Burggarten, Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria |
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Designer | Karl König Viktor Tilgner |
Type | Statue |
Material | Marble |
Height | 7.5 mt |
Opening date | April 21, 1896 |
Dedicated to | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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This 7.5-meter-high statue was made by architect Karl König [de] (1841–1915) and sculptor Viktor Tilgner (1844–1896) and was unveiled at Albrechtsplatz (today Albertinaplatz [de]) on April 21, 1896,[2] five days after Tilgner died.[1] Tilgner's signature was completed with his death date.[3]