Ludwig von Beethoven is undoubtedly one of the finest musicians and composers who has ever lived. He is rightfully remembered with a grand white obelisk and grave. Ironically, his close friend and fine composer Franz Schubert was an attendant at his funeral and died a year later, being buried next to Beethoven. Also buried among this music royalty in Musician's Corner of Vienna's peaceful and leafy historic Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof which despite its name is a long way from the centre) are Strauss and Brahms.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Photo of the Week: Beethoven Grave (Vienna, Austria)
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4 comments:
I didn't realize so much musical talent had been buried in one place. Sounds like a must see on a Vienna visit!
@heather: A great commemoration of the fine musical talent that has come out of Austria over the centuries.
Wow! I've been to Vienna twice and never even knew about this! Thanks for this amazing information.
@bob: It is just a little biut out of town but accessible by the S-bahn and U-bahn (bit of a walk)
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