Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
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University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 10, 2022
1. University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna Marker
An dieser Stelle befand sich von 1766 bis 1777 die K.K. Pferdecuren und Operationschule aus der sich heutige Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien entwickelt hat
At this location from 1766 to 1777 stood the Imperial and Royal Equine Healing and Surgical School, which developed into the University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna of today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 48° 11.768′ N, 16° 22.14′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. It is at the intersection of Gußhausstraße and Favoritenstraße when traveling west on Gußhausstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gußhausstraße 25-27, Wien 1040, 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: Christoph Willibald Gluck (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mayor Hanns von Thau (about 210 meters away); Jean Sibelius (about 210 meters away); Johannes Brahms
this page online
Also see . . . University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (German: Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien - in short: VUW) was founded in 1767 as the world's third school for veterinary medicine (after Lyon and Alfort) by Milan's Ludovico Scotti, originally named k. k. Pferde-Curen- und Operationsschule (literally, "Imperial-Royal School for the Cure and Surgery of Horses"). Today, it has c. 2,800 students and c. 600 employees.(Submitted on January 10, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 10, 2022
2. University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
