Theseus Temple

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About Theseus Temple

The Theseus Temple is a neoclassical building in Vienna's Volksgarten, built between 1819 and 1823 to designs by Peter von Nobile. A scaled-down replica of the Theseion in Athens, it was originally built to display a sculpture of Theseus by Antonio Canova, which can now be seen in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Architecturally, it is a peripteral temple with six columns across the front and ten along the sides, set on a three-step base. Because the temple was built on the site of the former castle moat, covered catacombs lie beneath the building, which were once used to house Roman monuments. Following a comprehensive renovation between 2008 and 2010, during which the original white color was restored, the temple now serves as a setting for temporary art exhibitions. You can tour the historic building with full wheelchair access and take in the changing contemporary art presented in this impressive setting.

Based on the article “Theseustempel” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Volksgarten
1010 Vienna, Austria
District: Innere Stadt
Phone: +431525240
Website: de.wikipedia.org
Email: —
Coordinates: 48.20836° N · 16.36170° E
Data quality: confidence 0.98
Identifier: ID 2e2a86a7-34b…

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FAQ about Theseus Temple

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What is the Theseus Temple in Vienna?

The Theseus Temple is a neoclassical building in Vienna's Volksgarten in the Inner City. It was built between 1819 and 1823 to designs by Peter von Nobile as a scaled-down replica of the Theseion in Athens. It originally housed a statue of Theseus by Antonio Canova, which you can now see at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

What can you see in the Theseus Temple in the Volksgarten today?

Today, the Theseus Temple in Vienna's Volksgarten serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. This use followed a comprehensive renovation between 2008 and 2010, which also restored the temple's original white color. You can visit the historic building, and it is wheelchair accessible.

What is the architectural layout of the Theseus Temple in Vienna?

The Theseus Temple in Vienna is a peripteral temple with six columns on the short sides and ten on the long sides, standing on a three-step base. Because it was built on the site of the former moat, covered catacombs lie beneath the building. These rooms were once used to display Roman monuments.

What can you see around the Theseus Temple in Vienna?

Numerous historic sites and monuments lie within walking distance of the Theseus Temple in Vienna's Volksgarten. According to travelguide195, the Hofburg is only about 90 meters away, the Stone Pillar Gate in the Volksgarten about 104 meters, and the Empress Elisabeth Monument about 114 meters. Nearby you will also find the Raab Monument, the Franz Grillparzer Monument, the Memorial to the Victims of Nazi Military Justice, the Austrian Parliament Building (about 194 meters), and the Liechtenstein City Palace (about 195 meters).

Are there tours and restaurants near the Theseus Temple in Vienna?

Yes, the Theseus Temple in Vienna's Volksgarten is part of a tour and is surrounded by many restaurants. travelguide195 lists it in the tour "Palaces, Alleys, and the Imperial Crypt: A Walk Through the Inner City." Within 500 meters, travelguide195 lists around 80 restaurants.

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