Выставка в Венском музее рассказывает историю создания искусственного острова на Дунае

Vienna Museum Shows the Amazing History of the Danube Island Vom umstrittenen Hochwasserschutzprojekt zum Freizeitparadies: Eine Ausstellung im Wien Museum erzählt die Geschichte der Wiener Donauinsel. The Danube Island is now part of Vienna’s cityscape. However, its history began as a controversial flood protection project. The exhibition „The Danube Island. 21 Kilometers of Open Space“ at the Vienna Museum on Karlsplatz highlights the development of the artificially created landscape. From Construction Site to Open Space The Danube Island and the New Danube were built between 1972 and 1988. The goal was to protect Vienna from severe flood events. The official groundbreaking took place on May 29, 1972. The planning was accompanied by political and technical debates. Among other things, proposals for skyscrapers, a military training ground, and a central station were rejected. The design as a natural open space only prevailed during the course of the planning. Today More Than 200,000 People Come Daily The island, which is more than 21 kilometers long and up to 250 meters wide, is now an important recreational area in Vienna. According to the Vienna Museum, more than 200,000 people visit the Danube Island daily in the summer. Swimming, cycling, jogging, picnicking, grilling, and fishing are among the numerous uses. At the same time, the Danube Island is also an important habitat for animals and plants. The exhibition shows how these different functions have developed. Exhibition on view until August 30 The exhibition runs until August 30, 2026 at the Vienna Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna. The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Thursday from 9 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission costs 12 euros, reduced to ten euros. Admission is free for everyone under 19 years old. Admission is also free on the first Sunday of every month. A companion book of the same name has been published by Falter-Verlag for the exhibition. It is considered the first comprehensive publication on the history and present of the Danube Island. (Ed.) This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here.