Minimundus Explained

Minimundus
Location:	Klagenfurt, Carinthia
Location2:	Austria
Homepage:	minimundus.at
Owner:	Minimundus GmbH
Previous Names:	Minieurop

Minimundus is a miniature park in Klagenfurt in Carinthia, Austria. It displays over 150 miniature models of architecture from around the world, built at a ratio of 1:25.^[1]

History

Since its opening in 1958, more than 15 million visitors have visited the 26,000 square meters park. The proceeds benefit the children's help organization Rettet das Kind ("Save the Child"), which owns the park.

Models

A small selection of the models:

• St. Stephen's Cathedral
• Statue of Liberty
• Saint Peter's Basilica
• Cathedral of Brasília
• Toronto CN Tower
• Eiffel Tower
• Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria
• Sydney Opera House
• Tower of London
• White House
  • Taj Mahal Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
• Castillo de Coca
  • Atomium Many trains of Europe
• The Space Shuttle and its launch pad

Most of the models are transportable and are moved to other areas during off-season winter.

See also

• Madurodam
• Mini-Europe
• Window of the World

External links

• Minimundus website

46.6197°N 14.2644°W

Notes and References

1. News: It's a Small World, After All; Some Want It Even Smaller . . Sep 26, 2003 . Oct 7, 2009 . Daniel . Michaels.