Soviet War Memorial, Vienna

Name: Soviet War Memorial
Address: Vienna, Austria

#105 among attractions in Vienna

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The Soviet War Memorial in Vienna, more formally known as the Heldendenkmal der Roten Armee is located at Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz. The semi-circular white marble colonnade partially enclosing a twelve-metre figure of a Red Army Soldier was unveiled in 1945. The Heroes' Monument of the Red Army in Vienna was built to commemorate 17,000 Soviet soldiers who were killed in action during the Vienna offensive in World War II. ()

Local name: Heldendenkmal der Roten Armee Coordinates: 48°11'53"N, 16°22'35"E

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Soviet War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belvedere, Vienna State Opera, Karlskirche, Palais Erzherzog Ludwig Viktor.

0.4 miSE
18th-century palaces with art collection
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Vienna State Opera with museum
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~1080 ftW
Baroque cathedral and viewing platform
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~1250 ftN
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Palais Erzherzog Ludwig Viktor, Vienna
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~1200 ftW
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~890 ftNW
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~1260 ftNW
City music society's ornate concert hall
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~390 ftS
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Palais Schwarzenberg, Vienna
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~1980 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Soviet War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Schwarzenbergplatz, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Schwarzenberg, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Hoyos, Vienna (3 min walk), Arnold Schönberg Center, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Soviet War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Soviet War Memorial:

Tram

Am Heumarkt • Lines: 71 (2 min walk)
Gußhausstraße • Lines: D (2 min walk)

Bus

Lisztstraße • Lines: 4A (4 min walk)
Akademietheater • Lines: 4A (4 min walk)

Light rail

Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (9 min walk)
Resselgasse • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (11 min walk)

Metro

Stadtpark • Lines: U4 (10 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (10 min walk)

Train

Wien Rennweg (13 min walk)
Wien Mitte (17 min walk)