Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Christopher Columbus

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 10, 2022

1. Christopher Columbus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Christoph Columbus (um 1451 - 1506) hat auf der Suche nach dem Seeweg nach Indien Amerika (wieder) entdeckt. Zum Zeitpunkt der Errichtung dieser Schule im Jahre 1862 stand Columbus für Entdeckermut und Handel (Export). Heute werden sein Streben nach Macht und Gold und die Versklavung der indigenen Bevölkerung kritisch betrachtet.

(English translation:)

Christopher Columbus (around 1451 - 1506) (re)discovered America while searching for the sea route to India. At the time this school was established in 1862, Columbus stood for courage in discovery and trade (export). Today his quest for power and gold and the enslavement of the indigenous population are viewed critically.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.

Location. 48° 12.057′ N, 16° 22.255′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is on Akademiestraße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Akademiestrasse 12, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adam Smith (here, next to this marker); Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Adolf Loos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richard Wagner (about 150 meters away); Iosepho (Joseph) Ressel (about 180 meters away); Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) (about 210 meters away); Siegfried Marcus (about 210 meters away); Kaiserliche Akademie der Wissenschaften / Imperial Academy of Sciences (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . . Christopher Columbus (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Christopher Columbus ( born between 25 August and 31 October 1451, died 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

(Submitted on November 29, 2022.)

Christopher Columbus Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 10, 2022

2. Christopher Columbus Marker - wide view

Christopher Columbus Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 10, 2022

3. Christopher Columbus Marker - wider view

The Columbus statue and marker are visible on the right, while the statue and marker for Adam Smith are visible on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.