A place that impresses with its scope and grandeur. An architectural ensemble and a sculptural complex that form a single space. The starting point for most tourists who want to explore Vienna. It is all about Maria Theresa Square (Maria-Theresien-Platz ) which is located in the historic center of the Austrian capital and is one of the main attractions of the city.

In the center of the square, there is a 20-meter monument to the Archduchess of Austria and the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, Maria Theresa. The period of her reign in the middle of the 18th century was the аge of the Enlightenment and active domestic reforms. The monument was built by the German sculptor, Kaspar von Zumbusch, who was invited to Vienna to work at the Academy of Fine Arts, and the Austrian architect, Karl von Hasenauer.

Maria Theresa in a sumptuous gown sits on a high pedestal. She holds a scepter and a roll of the Pragmatic Sanction, a document which secured the right of succession to the throne for the eldest daughter of Charles VI. The ruler is surrounded by four female figures who symbolize her main virtues: wisdom, strength, compassion, and justice. Below are monuments to outstanding generals, advisers, and statesmen of that time. The sculptural complex weighs more than 20 tons. Moreover, it is the most expensive and majestic monument in Vienna.

Four lawns, decorated with spherical trees, shrubs and fountains with mythological images of Triton and Naiad, run along the perimeter of the entire square.
On both sides of the square, there are the city's two largest museum buildings facing each other, the Museum of Art and History and the Natural History Museum. These museums are the pride of Vienna and Europe, so take time to explore their exhibits. The imposing facades of the Italian Renaissance buildings, also designed by Karl von Hasenauer, reflect each other like a mirror.

Maria Theresa Square closes the magnificent facade of the former court stables. The Baroque building was designed by architect Fischer von Erlach. Since 2001, the Museum Quarter has been located here.

After enjoying the splendor and grandeur of Maria Theresa Square, head to the Hofburg, Vienna's historic center.