Türkenschanzpark
TÜRKENSCHANZPARK
A detour to the Türkenschanzpark in the 18th district is always worthwhile! Because this park, steeped in history, is a masterpiece of Viennese garden culture, and until 1918 it was the largest park in the city. The name of the park probably dates back to the first Turkish siege in Vienna. And also in the second Turkish siege in 1683, there was a redoubt of the Turks at the place. It was not until the end of the 19th century, starting in 1885, that the project of a public park on the Türkenschanze was pursued. Finally, the Türkenschanzpark could be opened in 1888 under Emperor Franz Joseph.
Characteristic of this park in English landscape style, for example, is the Paulinenwarte, which is a lookout point on an artificial hill. In addition, the park is characterized by streams, fountains and ponds and offers numerous opportunities for sports activities.
You can also find numerous monuments to Austrian poets, writers and musicians. These include, for example, the composers Franz Marschner and Emmerich Kálmán, or Adalbert Stifter and Arthur Schnitzler. Also of interest is the Yunus Emre Fountain, donated in 1991 by the then Turkish ambassador. This monument symbolizes the Austrian-Turkish friendship relationship.
Another attraction are the many rare plant species that you can find in the Türkenschanzpark. These originate from a cooperation with the nearby Boku (University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences).
Address
Hasenauerstraße Türkenschanzpark
1180 Vienna