Could the year 1529 possibly hold such terror for anyone? Let me introduce you to the Tu00fcrkenmarterl Plaque. It’s a solemn reminder of the brutal First Turkish Siege of Vienna. This plaque, nestled in a valley once known as “Jammertal,” meaning “Valley of Sorrow,” speaks volumes about that horrifying time. Imagine this peaceful woodland, suddenly transformed into a scene of unspeakable carnage. When the Ottoman army laid siege to Vienna, terrified villagers from the surrounding areas fled into the woods near the parish church. They sought refuge in the shadow of the church hoping for divine protection. But their hopes were dashed. The Ottoman forces discovered them. The villagers were brutally massacred in this very valley. The Tu00fcrkenmarterl Plaque, erected in 1908, doesn’t shy away from this gruesome history. Its inscription tells the chilling tale of the villagers’ desperate flight and their tragic end. The very name “Jammertal” serves as a chilling reminder of the massacre. The Tu00fcrkenmarterl Plaque stands as a silent testament to the human cost of conflict. It serves as a reminder of the terror that gripped Vienna and its surrounding villages in 1529. And it urges us never to forget the innocent lives lost in the valley of sorrow.
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