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Essling
Essling (German pronunciation: [ˈɛslɪŋ] ⓘ) is a neighbourhood in Vienna, Austria, within Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 21,625 and covers 14.98 km2.
The first known name of the town was Ezzelaren. The Eslarn family had important roles in the Vienna city administration. Konrad von Eslarn was mayor of Vienna in 1287. Since about 1590, the area has been known as Essling. The area is known for the Battle of Aspern-Essling during the War of the Fifth Coalition on 21-22 May 1809, which marked the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in a major battle.
The Wien-Aspern Airport, which lay between Essling and Aspern, was Europe's biggest airport at time of opening. It closed in 1977 after the expansion of the Vienna International Airport.
Essling is located between the Lobau in the Danube-Auen National Park to the south, the Lower Austrian Marchfeld municipalities of Groß-Enzersdorf, Raasdorf, and Aderklaa to the east and north, and the Donaustadt district parts of Aspern and Breitenlee to the west. The cadastral municipality covers an area of 1,497.78 hectares. In addition to the old town center, Essling features several settlements amidst agricultural land, including Neuessling in the north. The Schafflerhof, located near the Marchegg Eastern railway line, was once the economic estate of the manorial lordship of Essling.
Architectural heritage
Some buildings in the town center along Essling's main street are designated by the City of Vienna as a protected architectural zone. These structures reflect the historical and cultural significance of the area.
Church
The Essling parish was consecrated just a few days after the Anschluss. During renovations, the interior was updated and clad in wood, with a Stations of the Cross and a wooden statue of the Holy Family becoming notable attractions.
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Essling
Essling (German pronunciation: [ˈɛslɪŋ] ⓘ) is a neighbourhood in Vienna, Austria, within Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. It has a population of 21,625 and covers 14.98 km2.
The first known name of the town was Ezzelaren. The Eslarn family had important roles in the Vienna city administration. Konrad von Eslarn was mayor of Vienna in 1287. Since about 1590, the area has been known as Essling. The area is known for the Battle of Aspern-Essling during the War of the Fifth Coalition on 21-22 May 1809, which marked the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in a major battle.
The Wien-Aspern Airport, which lay between Essling and Aspern, was Europe's biggest airport at time of opening. It closed in 1977 after the expansion of the Vienna International Airport.
Essling is located between the Lobau in the Danube-Auen National Park to the south, the Lower Austrian Marchfeld municipalities of Groß-Enzersdorf, Raasdorf, and Aderklaa to the east and north, and the Donaustadt district parts of Aspern and Breitenlee to the west. The cadastral municipality covers an area of 1,497.78 hectares. In addition to the old town center, Essling features several settlements amidst agricultural land, including Neuessling in the north. The Schafflerhof, located near the Marchegg Eastern railway line, was once the economic estate of the manorial lordship of Essling.
Architectural heritage
Some buildings in the town center along Essling's main street are designated by the City of Vienna as a protected architectural zone. These structures reflect the historical and cultural significance of the area.
Church
The Essling parish was consecrated just a few days after the Anschluss. During renovations, the interior was updated and clad in wood, with a Stations of the Cross and a wooden statue of the Holy Family becoming notable attractions.