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Augustinbrunnen

Vienna, Austria

Augustinbrunnen, Vienna
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The fountain commemorates the legendary singer Josef Augustin, who, according to legend, survived the plague in 1679.

A fountain commemorating the popular Viennese singer and bard Josef Augustin, known as “Der Liebe Augustin.” Legend has it that Augustin survived the plague epidemic in 1679 by falling drunk into a pit of bodies. The fountain depicts Augustin with bagpipes, immortalizing this local legend. It is a small, symbolic monument in the urban space.

How long does it take to visit Augustinbrunnen?

Plan about 15 min.

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