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Maria Theresa Thaler Monument

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Location: Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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mattho

September 8, 2024

Maria Theresa Thaler: An investment product since the 18th century, historical reprints are available. A popular investment coin for generations, it was legal tender in Austria until 1858. One of the most well-known investment coins worldwide, available in silver starting at approximately €30.

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Christoph

March 11, 2025

Trieste is a worthwhile destination at any time of the year! There is a lot to discover 👀 and good restaurants, cafes and bars 😋

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🌿 Seit1984 ⚒️

October 5, 2025

Since May 2023, a monumental memorial in the form of an oversized Maria Theresa thaler has adorned Piazza Ponterosso in Trieste – a silent yet powerful symbol of the city's historical connection to the Habsburg Monarchy and Empress Maria Theresa.

🏛️ Background & Significance
Maria Theresa (1717–1780) never visited Trieste in person, but her influence on the city was enormous.

Together with her father, Emperor Charles VI, She laid the foundations for the Free Port of Trieste, which made the city one of the most important ports in Europe.

The monument honors her role in the economic and urban development of Trieste – especially in the Borgo Teresiano, the district she initiated.

The monument in detail
Shape: An oversized Maria Theresa thaler, standing upright

Material: Steel with a bronze-colored surface (real bronze would be too susceptible to corrosion near the sea)

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Height: approx. 3 meters

Weight: approximately 16 tons

Location: Directly on Piazza Ponterosso, a few steps from the Grand Canal and the James Joyce statue

Design: Relief portrait of the Empress with classical inscription, inspired by the historical thaler

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