Why is there a Madonna statue on this bridge? You might ask yourself that while standing here on the Marienbrücke. The Marienbrücke gracefully arches over the Danube Canal in Vienna. It connects the districts of Innere Stadt and Leopoldstadt. The bridge stands as a testament to Vienna’s resilience, having been rebuilt after its destruction in World War II. The current structure, inaugurated in 1953, was innovative for its time as one of the first major reinforced concrete bridges in Vienna. But the name? The name harks back to its predecessor, a beautiful arch bridge built in the early 1900s. This earlier bridge featured a prominent statue of the Virgin Mary, hence its name Marienbrücke, or “Maria’s Bridge”. While the original bridge was destroyed during the war, the name endured. When the bridge was rebuilt, a new, simplified replica of the Madonna statue was eventually placed on the bridge in 1983. So the next time you cross the Marienbrücke, take a moment to appreciate not just its architectural beauty but its link to Viennese history and the enduring presence of the Madonna.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to