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Kolschitzky-Denkmal, Vienna

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Kolschitzky-Denkmal, Vienna
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The Kolschitzky-Denkmal commemorates George Kolschitzky, who helped Vienna during the 1683 siege and is credited with introducing coffee to the city.

Situated at the corner of Kolschitzkygasse and Favoritenstraße, the statue honours George Kolschitzky, a Ukrainian Cossack and trader. During the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683, he bravely slipped through the Ottoman camp to deliver messages to the allied forces. Using his knowledge of Turkish songs and wits, he convinced a Turkish officer of his identity as a merchant and safely completed his mission.

After the siege, Kolschitzky was rewarded with large stores of coffee left behind by the retreating Ottomans. He then opened Vienna’s first coffee house, “Zur blauen Flasche”, at Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 4. His courage and ingenuity earned him a lasting place in Viennese history, and Kolschitzkygasse was named in his honour in 1862.

Opening times

open today

Monday	00:00–24:00
Tuesday	00:00–24:00
Wednesday	00:00–24:00
Thursday	00:00–24:00
Friday	00:00–24:00
Saturday	00:00–24:00
Sunday	00:00–24:00

Price:

Free

Author

Maria Veronese

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Public transport

Take U1 to Keplerplatz or U3 to Landstraße, then walk to the corner of Kolschitzkygasse and Favoritenstraße.

Parking

Street parking nearby is limited and paid. The closest larger garages are along Landstraße or at the Wien-Mitte station area, a short walk from the monument.

Coordinates

48.188135, 16.372886

DMS

48°11'17.3"N 16°22'22.4"E

UTM

33U 602037 5338122

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