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The War and the City: Discover Vienna's Liberation and WWII Impact in This Exhibition

This exhibition chronicles Vienna's transformation and recovery during World War II, culminating in its significant April 1945 liberation.

Delve into 'The War and the City – Towards the Liberation of Vienna in April 1945,' an exhibition exploring WWII's lasting imprint on Vienna's urban fabric. Examine defensive measures, the devastation of air raids, and the monumental reconstruction efforts. Historical photographs vividly illustrate the city's journey towards its eventual liberation. This powerful display brings Vienna's wartime experience to light.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition examines the profound impact of World War II on Vienna, culminating in the city's liberation in April 1945. It delves into how the war inscribed itself upon the urban landscape through defensive measures, destruction from air raids, and the subsequent reconstruction efforts.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "The War and the City – Towards the Liberation of Vienna in April 1945" chronicles the devastating effects of World War II on Vienna. It highlights not only the street fighting that preceded the city's liberation in April 1945 but also the lasting imprint of the war on Vienna's streets and squares in the preceding years. The exhibition details the implementation of protective measures, such as the fortification of monuments, the creation of fire-fighting water ponds, and the construction of anti-aircraft towers. It also addresses the significant destruction caused by Allied air raids starting in 1944, which resulted in numerous casualties and the ruin of many buildings. The impact of these events, alongside the symbolic rebuilding of St. Stephen's Cathedral after the war, is vividly conveyed through a rich collection of historical photographs.

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Photographs by Unbekannt (Unknown), Kurt Gerlach, and others.
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