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

Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

1. Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) Marker

Inscription. An dieser Stelle befand sich
von 1630 bis 1913
die apostolische Nuntiatur.
Hier wirkte von 1668 bis 1671
Antonio Pignatelli,
der spätere Papst Innozenz XII.
(1691-1700).

Zur Erinnerung an seinen
Todestag vor 300 Jahren

Wien, am 27. September
im Jubiläumsjahr 2000

[English translation:]
In this location from 1630 until 1913, the Apostolic Nunciature (i.e. Papal diplomatic office) was located. From 1668 to 1671 Antonio Pignatelli worked here, who later became Pope Innocent XII, 1691-1700.

In commemoration on the 300th anniversary of his death.

Vienna, the 27th of September, in Jubilee Year, 2000

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1630.

Location. 48° 12.642′ N, 16° 22.039′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Am Hof and Bognergasse on Am Hof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Hof 4, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Dunant and the Red Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Christian Andersen (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Former streambed of the Alsbach (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Wiener Feuerwehr / The Vienna Fire Department (about 90 meters away); Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball (about 120 meters away); Roman Ruins (about 120 meters away); Beethoven’s Residence (about 150 meters away); Memorial Plaque of the Archdiocese Vienna at Judenplatz (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . . Pope Innocent XII (Wikipedia). Pope Innocent XII (Latin: Innocentius XII; 13 March 1615 – 27 September 1700), born Antonio Pignatelli, was Pope from 12 July 1691 to his death in 1700....He took a hard stance against nepotism in the church, continuing the policies of Pope Innocent XI, who started the battle against nepotism. To that end, he issued a papal bull strictly forbidding it. (Submitted on July 17, 2017.)

Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

2. Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) Marker - Wide View

The marker is just to the right of the bank entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.