ハフナーバッハの天然記念物・トップ15

St. Pölten

A really good place

"The large-scale fountain sculpture offers, on the one hand, a place of retreat and lingering at this busy traffic intersection, thanks to its structural design, and on the other hand, the object is designed in such a way that its special brick structure creates a space that is permeable to air and light," says the Graz-based artist collective "Breath Earth Collective", who will implement the project.

The Holy Trinity Column was built in the 18th century (1714-1782) to thank for the end of the plague epidemic. It is an excellent example of Baroque art and symbolizes the triumph of the Holy Trinity. Take time to look at the ornate details of the column, the sculptures of the saints and the inscriptions that testify to the history of the city and its religious tradition. Notice the fine details of the column created by local artists and sculptors. The central group of figures represents the Holy Trinity surrounded by angels and Saints Sebastian, Rochus and Charles Borromeo, who were venerated as patron saints against the plague. The column is richly decorated and is an example of the Baroque splendor that was popular in Austria at the time.

Foundation dug in 1753/54, foundation stone laid for the column in 1768, which was erected by the citizens on the basis of a vow to be spared from war, earthquakes, fire and epidemics by the Trinity; in 1755 a basic concept already existed, which was approved by K. Maria Theresia; 1759 marble deliveries from Lilienfeld for the fountain basin, which was not placed on the town hall square until 1766; 1767 contract with St. Pölten sculptor Andree Gruber; 1768 ceremonial laying of the foundation stone; construction progress repeatedly delayed, 1769 up to the main cornice finished, 1774 another contract with Gruber for work up to the pyramid, completed in 1782

The trip on the Danube in the Wachau should actually be a World Heritage Site. Simply unique.

Here you can see where Venus was found and there is a large replica statue of the figure and a few information boards

Excellent exhibition on the history and background of the early finds, which combine with similar women statues from all over Europe to a mother and fertility cult.