Old Map of Vienna by Tranquillo Mollo in 1803 - Augarten, Praterstern, Franzensbrucke, Burggarten, City Park

Step back in time with this captivating representation of Vienna, crafted by the renowned cartographer Tranquillo Mollo in the early 19th century. This map provides a unique glimpse into the city's past, highlighting its architectural and geographical evolution. With meticulous attention to detail, Mollo's map captures the essence of Vienna, inviting viewers to explore its historic streets and landmarks.

As you traverse the map, you'll discover key landmarks that have stood the test of time. The Augarten, a large public park with its Baroque palaces, offers a serene escape within the city's hustle and bustle. The Praterstern, one of Vienna's major transport hubs, is depicted in its nascent stages, long before the arrival of the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel. The Franzensbrucke, an engineering marvel of its time, elegantly spans the Danube, connecting Vienna's districts. The Burggarten and City Park, both rich in history and natural beauty, are also beautifully depicted.

But the map's allure extends beyond its detailed depiction of landmarks. It's a historical document that reflects Vienna's status as a major European hub in the 1800s. The Alte Donau, a major arm of the Danube River, is clearly marked, underscoring the city's historical reliance on river trade. Mollo's map is more than just a geographical representation; it's a window into the past, shedding light on the city's development and the societal norms of the time. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a cartography aficionado, or simply a lover of Vienna, this map is a treasure trove of fascinating insights.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x14in (30.5x35.7cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x21.1in (45.5x53.6cm), 24x28.1in (61x71.4cm), 30x35.1in (76x89.3cm), 37x43.3in (94x110cm), 44x51.5in (112x131cm) and 53x62.1in (135x157.7cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 80in (203cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x18in (46x46cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

Please note the unframed 12x14in (30.5x35.7cm), 18x21.1in (45.5x53.6cm) and 24x28.1in (61x71.4cm) map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of Vienna by SDUK in 1887.

The locations on this map include: Augarten, Praterstern, Franzensbrucke, Burggarten, Citypark and Alte Donau.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone interested in Vienna or someone who has visited the city of Vienna.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.