Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball
später eingemauert und
vergoldet - gab der einst hier
befindlichen Gastwirtschaft
und dem Haus den Namen.
From the year 1683 - later gilded and mounted to the wall - gave its name ("Zur goldenen Kugel") to the inn and building that were once here.
Erected by E.A. Generali.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.
Location. 48° 12.698′ N, 16° 22.105′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Am Hof and Färbergasse, on the right when traveling north on Am Hof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Hof 11, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Der Wiener Feuerwehr / The Vienna Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Beethoven’s Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Plaque of the Archdiocese Vienna at Judenplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der Schoah / Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Babenberger Stadtthor - Babenberg City Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mozart Lived Here (about 120 meters away); Henry Dunant and the Red Cross (about 120 meters away); Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Regarding Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball. The shiny gold cannonball is a relic of the attempted and failed siege by military forces of the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire on Vienna in 1683; the name in German “Türkenkugel” is very literal at that (“Turkish cannon ball”).
Also see . . . Battle of Vienna. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 20, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.