Josefstadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Friedrich Hebbel

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022

1. Friedrich Hebbel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Hause am
Josefstädter Glacis wohnte
Friedrich Hebbel
von ende 1846 bis ende 1848
Er schrieb daselbst:
= Julia =
=Ein Trauerspiel in Sizilien =
= Herodes und Mariamne =

(English translation:)

In this house on Josefstadter Glacis from late 1846 to late 1848 lived Friedrich Hebbel. Here he wrote: Juliet, A Tragedy in Sicily, and Herod and Mariamne.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 48° 12.563′ N, 16° 21.288′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Josefstadt. Marker is at the intersection of Lenaugasse and Josefstadter Straße, on the right when traveling north on Lenaugasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lenaugasse 2, Wien 1080, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franz Ritter von Miklosich / Fran Miklošič (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eduard Strauß (about 210 meters away); Hugo Bettauer (about 210 meters away); Österreichische Widerstandsbewegung / Austrian Resistance Movement

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(about 210 meters away); Fritz Lang (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Elisa-Springer-Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Neudeggergasse Synagogue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grete-Rehor-Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . .
1. Christian Friedrich Hebbel.

Excerpt: Christian Friedrich Hebbel (18 March 1813 – 13 December 1863) was a German poet and dramatist.

(Submitted on January 10, 2023.)

2. Christian Friedrich Hebbel (Wikiquotes). From "Epigrams" in Sämtliche Werke, volume 6, page 365

Was du teurer bezahlst, die Lüge oder die Wahrheit? Jene kostet dein Ich, diese doch höchstens dein Glück.

Which do you pay dearer for, lies or the truth? The former costs you yourself, the latter at most your happiness.

(Submitted on January 11, 2023.)

Friedrich Hebbel Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022

2. Friedrich Hebbel Marker - wide view

Friedrich Hebbel Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022

3. Friedrich Hebbel Marker - wider view

Looking north up Lenaugasse, with the marker on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.