Roίau in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Sigmund Freud
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022
1. Sigmund Freud Marker
Professor Sigmund Freud
In den Jahren 1891-1938
der Schφpfer und Begrόnder
der Psychoanalyse
In this house from 1891 to 1938 lived and worked Professor Sigmund Freud, the creator and founder of psychoanalysis.
Erected 1953 by Der 6. Jahres Versammlung der World Federation for Mental Health.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1856.
Location. 48° 13.115′ N, 16° 21.783′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Roίau. It is on Berggasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Berggasse 19, Wien 1090, Austria. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Erwin-Ringel-Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936)
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Also see . . . Sigmund Freud (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Sigmund Freud (born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for evaluating and treating pathologies explained as originating in conflicts in the psyche, through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.....In founding psychoanalysis, Freud developed therapeutic techniques such as the use of free association and discovered transference, establishing its central role in the analytic process. Freud's redefinition of sexuality to include its infantile(Submitted on November 26, 2022.)forms led him to formulate the Oedipus complex as the central tenet of psychoanalytical theory. His analysis of dreams as wish-fulfillments provided him with models for the clinical analysis of symptom formation and the underlying mechanisms of repression. On this basis, Freud elaborated his theory of the unconscious and went on to develop a model of psychic structure comprising id, ego and super-ego. Freud postulated the existence of libido, sexualised energy with which mental processes and structures are invested and which generates erotic attachments, and a death drive, the source of compulsive repetition, hate, aggression, and neurotic guilt. In his later works, Freud developed a wide-ranging interpretation and critique of religion and culture....Though in overall decline as a diagnostic and clinical practice, psychoanalysis remains influential within psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, and across the humanities. It thus continues to generate extensive and highly contested debate concerning its therapeutic efficacy, its scientific status, and whether it advances or hinders the feminist cause. Nonetheless, Freud's work hasPhotographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 20222. Sigmund Freud Marker - wide viewsuffused contemporary Western thought and popular culture....Photographed by Ferdinand Schmutzer (via Wikimedia Commons), 19263. Sigmund Freud portrait
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
