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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Battle of Aspern-Essling (21-22 May 1809): the Battle of Aspern-Essling Diorama

In the Granary Museum in Essling is a large diorama of the Battle of Aspern-Essling, stretching from the Church at Aspern to the Granary in Essling. It was hard to photograph since it was very dark in the museum and the diorama is in a huge glass case.

Unlike many dioramas in Europe, this one features "round" figures (Vollfiguren) not flats (Flachfiguren).

The photos are in no particular order. I just circled the diorama taking numerous photos from different angles, not sure if any would turn out. I present them in their unadulterated state!

Be sure to plan ahead if you would like to gain access to both museums. I think the trip across Lobau Island to see the battlefield  was very worthwhile, despite all the wonderful attractions of Vienna.









































Battle of Aspern-Essling (21-22 May 1809): Essling

the Essling Granary



the Essling Granary

the massive Essling Granary door

Battle of Aspern-Essling (21-22 May 1809): Aspern

I am republishing photographs I took on July 3, 2009 a few months after the 200th anniversary of the Battle. My wife Lindsey and I were touring Austria and I took a side-trip to Aspern and Essling whilst staying for a few wonderful days in Vienna.

The trip was made possible by the excellent private guide I had for the day, Erich Kammerleithner. Erich made all the arrangements for me to gain access to the Aspern Village Museum and the Granary Museum in Essling. I highly recommend Erich who also gave us an excellent private tour of Schonbrunn Palace.

Erich can be reached at:

kam.guide@chello.at

His web site is at this link:

http://www.privatetours.at/About-us/

First, the village of Aspern.


Lion Memorial and Church, Aspern

Aspern Lion Memorial

Aspern Austrian Memorial

Aspern Church (re-built)

French Magazine marker


Marechal de l'Empire, Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello, Memorial, Aspern

Aspern Museum

Interior of Aspern Museum

Interior of Aspern Museum