Josefsplatz

Joseph II was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1765-1790. He was a supporter of the Enlightenment and brought many reforms favorable to members of the middle and lower classes.

Joseph II was a generous supporter of the arts and a patron of both Mozart and Antonio Salieri.

JOSEPH II STATUE IN THE JOSEFSPLATZ

The Josefsplatz is a beautiful public square located at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The centerpiece of the square is a large statue of Emperor Joseph II dressed in the toga and laurel wreath of a Roman conqueror, reflecting the Habsburg belief that they were decedents of the Emperors of Ancient Rome.