The Imperial-Royal Military Surgical Academy, founded by Emperor Joseph II in 1785.
Description
The Imperial-Royal Military Surgical Academy, founded by Emperor Joseph II in 1785. Known for its collection of wax anatomical models imported from Florence — life-sized, meticulously detailed, and displayed in rosewood-and-glass cases. The Josephinum trains military surgeons and maintains one of the finest anatomical collections in Europe.
Notable Features
- Wax anatomical model collection (Fontana workshop, Florence)
- Military surgical training facilities
- Located in the Alsergrund, near the University of Vienna
- Separate from Herzfeld’s operations but shares the medical quarter’s infrastructure
Connections
Places
Borders
- University of Vienna Location neutralNear the University; shares the Alsergrund medical quarter
Part of
- Vienna Overview Location neutralLocated in the Alsergrund district of Vienna