The Hoher Markt Square, Vienna is the oldest square in Vienna, on the edge of the textile district which is called "Fetzenviertel" which literally means "the rag district". The place is rich with memories dating back to the start of the history of the city. The palace of the commander of the Roma's Fortress of Vindobona once stood here, which was called as the "old forum" by the Romans. This is also the place where the Emperor Marcus Aurelius died.
In the middle ages, the Hoher Markt Square, Vienna was the place to carry out execution. The Reuth of the Babenbergers as well as the fish market and the trading site which were favored by the cloth sellers can be noticed here. After the destruction of the market, resulting from the happenings of 1945, all of the market was rebuilt.
The main attraction of the Hoher Markt Square, Vienna is the Esplanade Fountain which was donated by Leopold I. The figure was erected by Antonio Corrradini and Johan B. Fisher von Erlah and was made of wood. In the year 1792, his son made it into white marble.
There is a document which was written in 1208 mentioning Markt zu Wienn, which is thought to be the Hoher Markt Square in Vienna. Documents from 1208 also show that it was the fish market of the city. From 14th century till 15th century there was a flourishing bread market here. Other items sold at the market include animal fat, pork fat , beeswax, shoes, tallow and textiles. The sale of crafts decreased during the15th century as the manual workers started selling their wares from their workshops. In August 1753, the fish market was ordered to move to the banks of the Danube by a decree, which led to the market becoming less attractive.
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