VIENNA Baden Marchfeld Modling Austria ,City Plan,1894 Antique Map

HISTORICAL MAP CHART SHOWING LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY - Rail and Route Map

Vienna (German: Wien)is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. Vienna is by far the largest city in Austria as well as its cultural, economic and political centre. Vienna lies in the south-eastern corner of Central Europe and is close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.Founded around 500 BC, Vienna was originally a Celtic settlement. In 15 BC, Vienna became a Roman frontier city ("Vindobona") guarding the Roman Empire against German tribes to the north. During the Middle Ages, Vienna was home of the Babenberg Dynasty and in 1440 became residence city of the Habsburg Dynasties from where Vienna eventually grew to become the secret capital of the Holy Roman Empire and a cultural centre for arts and science, music and fine cuisine. The Ottoman-Turkish invasions of Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries were stopped twice just outside Vienna. See the Siege of Vienna (1529) and the Battle of Vienna (1683). In 1805 Vienna became capital of the Austrian Empire - the later Austro-Hungarian Empire, both played a major role in European and World politics.

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 6 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate Map - Excellent Condition. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. Blank on Reverse Side