The Theresian Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt is the oldest continuously operating military academy in the world, founded by Empress Maria Theresa in 1752 in a medieval castle that was one of the primary residences of Habsburg Emperor Friedrich III in the 15th century. The academy is still active; access to the interior is limited to guided tours on specific days. Wiener Neustadt is 45 minutes south of Vienna by direct train, and the city’s medieval center around the castle is worth a half-day visit. Check the Wiener Neustadt tourism website for current guided tour dates.
historic building in Wiener Neustadt
Theresianische Militaerakademie
The Theresian Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt is the oldest still-operating military academy in the world, founded by Empress Maria Theresa in 1752 in the medieval castle that dominates the city's center.
- Type
- historic building
- Destination
- Wiener Neustadt
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- 2700 Wiener Neustadt
- Coordinates
- 47.8098, 16.2453