Burgtor
Vienna, Austria
Its four-span architecture with arcades from 1821-1824 distinguishes it as a military gate dedicated to the memory of Napoleonic soldiers.
Burgtor, or Castle Gate, is a neoclassical gate in Vienna, part of the former city fortifications and leading to Heldenplatz. It was built between 1821 and 1824 as a tribute to soldiers who fell in the Napoleonic battles. It is a four-span gate with arcades, symbolizing the power and history of the Habsburg monarchy. Today, it is an important architectural element of the city center.
- Visit time: 10 min
How long does it take to visit Burgtor?
Plan about 10 min.
Nearby
- Heldenplatz — 110 m
- Kunsthistorisches Museum — 120 m
- Prinz-Eugen-Denkmal — 120 m
- Papyrusmuseum — 180 m
- Maria-Theresien-Denkmal — 190 m
- Natural History Museum — 220 m
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