Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Denkmal

4 sitesThis wall fountain features an Art Nouveau style mascaron (sculpted face) located in the historic Volksgarten park in Vienna, Austria. It stands near the beautiful Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) Monument, which is a quiet, secluded memorial dedicated to the tragic Austro-Hungarian Empress.Key HighlightsThe Sculpture: The fountain shows a dramatic face with an open mouth serving as a water spout, surrounded by leaves and stylized scrolls characteristic of late 19th-century Viennese architecture.The Location: Tucked away in a peaceful corner of the Volksgarten, the monument and its surrounding water elements were designed by architect Friedrich Ohmann and sculptor Hans Bitterlich, dedicated in 1907.The Connection: The spot is often referred to by travel guides as "Sisi's secret place" due to its hidden, melancholic, and serene atmosphere, matching the personality of Empress Elisabeth herself.If you are planning to visit or looking for more hidden gems, let me know if you would like directions inside the park or a list of other Sisi-related landmarks around Vienna!

Contrary to the rather dismissive comments in some brochures, I still found it worthwhile to visit this beautiful monument at the edge of the park. Since you’re already there… The park itself is also very beautiful

The memorial of Empress Elisabeth Sisi of Austria sits quietly on the edges of Volksgarten, making it seem like she is just sitting in a chair as people admire her. A true symbol of beauty, dedication but also that of loss and tragedy.

Lovely Memorial for the famous Empress Elizabeth or Sisi.

Memorial to Empress Elisabeth (Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Bavaria, 1837-1898), wife of Emperor Franz Joseph; the Empress had been assassinated by an anarchist in 1898. Sculpture in Vienna, Austria A 2-min walk from the Volksgarten, Vienna