Monday, March 22, 2021

Donaunixenbrunnen

Donaunixenbrunnen (Danube Water Nymph Fountain) by Anton Dominik Fernkorn, Freyung Passage, Palais Ferstel, Herrengasse, Vienna

Donaunixenbrunnen (Danube Water Nymph Fountain) by Anton Dominik Fernkorn
Freyung Passage
Palais Ferstel
Herrengasse
Vienna, June 2018

“Palais Ferstel is a building located in Herrengasse street, in Vienna. It was originally built as a National Bank and stock exchange building in 1860. It was constructed by Baron Heinrich von Ferstel. The design of the building is reminiscent of early Florentine Renaissance architecture. During the World War II, the building was severely damaged from air raids, particularly its facade. In 1971, the President of the Federal Monuments Office, Walter Frodl, was responsible for its reconstruction. Between 1975 and 1982, the building became privately owned and was renovated. The building is currently owned by a 2015 Karl Wlaschek foundation.” (Palais Ferstel, Wikipedia)

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