Tomb of Frederick III
Tomb of Frederick III (1415-1493), Holy Roman Emperor, in St. Stephen's Cathedral. The red and white marble tomb was completed in 1513.
Historic Centre of Vienna UNESCO World Heritage site.
"The Thekla Choir or Apostelchor contains the Sarcophagus of Emp. Frederick III. (d. 1493), by Lerch, completed in 1513, a most elaborate work in red and white marble, surrounded by 32 coats-of-arms; in 8 sections below are scenes from the history of Wiener-Neustadt, etc.; at the feet of the figure various animals".--Baedeker 1911
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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more 
