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

Die Sowjetische Militärkommandtur für Wien / Former Soviet Military Headquarters

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022

1. Die Sowjetische Militärkommandtur für Wien / Former Soviet Military Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Gebäude befand sich von der Befreiung Österreichs im Jahre 1945 bis zur Erringung der Freiheit durch den Staatsvertrag 1955 die sowjetische Militärkommandantur für Wien

Sunt Lacrimae Rerum

(English translation:)

From the liberation of Austria in 1945 until freedom was achieved through the State Treaty in 1955, this building housed the Soviet military command for Vienna.

There are tears for things

Erected 1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 48° 12.403′ N, 16° 21.561′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is at the intersection of Schmerlingplatz and Doktor Karl Renner-Ring, on the left when traveling west on Schmerlingplatz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Karl and Charlotte Bühler (within shouting distance of this marker); Grete-Rehor-Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eduard Strauß (approx.

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0.3 kilometers away); Österreichische Widerstandsbewegung / Austrian Resistance Movement (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Master Craftsmen Vienna Siege Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Friedrich Hebbel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hugo Bettauer (approx. half a kilometer away); Das alte Burgtheater / The Old Court Theater (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Former Soviet Military Headquarters Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022

2. Former Soviet Military Headquarters Marker - wide view

The marker for Leon Zeltman is visible to the left of the arched window, while the marker for the former Soviet headquarters is visible to the right of the window.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.