This equestrian statue was erected in 1860 to commemorate Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen. The most intriguing fact about this statue is the horse’s pose. It stands with two legs only on the pedestal. The tail doesn’t support the construction.
Monument to Archduke Charles in Vienna
You find this monument on the Heldenplatz (Heroes Square) in the 1st district of Vienna.
Sources / More info
- Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen (Wikipedia)