The web exhibition 'Stephansdom und Pummerin. Aufstieg zweier Nationalikonen' examines how Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral and its renowned bell, the Pummerin, evolved into nationwide symbols of Austrian identity. It highlights the cathedral's reconstruction after 1945 and the iconic transport of the Pummerin in 1952 from Linz to Vienna. Explore various facets of this transformation, from the cathedral's burning to the creation of its enduring national status.
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This web exhibition explores the rise of St. Stephen's Cathedral and its famous bell, the Pummerin, as national icons in Austria. It delves into their symbolic significance, particularly in the post-World War II reconstruction period and the year 1952.
The web exhibition 'Stephansdom und Pummerin. Aufstieg zweier Nationalikonen' examines how Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral and its renowned bell, the Pummerin, evolved from local landmarks to nationwide symbols of Austrian identity. The narrative particularly focuses on the period after 1945, highlighting the reconstruction of the cathedral, which was destroyed by fire towards the end of the war. A significant event emphasized is the highly publicized transport of the newly cast Pummerin from Linz to Vienna in April 1952, which was staged as a triumphal procession. The exhibition further explores various facets of this transformation, including the beginning of the myth, the burning of the cathedral as a symbol of new beginnings, the creation of its iconic status, and the efforts involved in its rebuilding and the casting of the Pummerin.
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