On Vacation Guide Book Vienna | Page 46

PARLIAMENT THE AUSTRIAN POWER Spectators view at the parliament building from Ringstraße, primarily attract an impressive fountain in front of the building. Its predominant feature is the statue of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, was and the world. In her right hand, she holds Niki, the goddess of victory, in her left spear - both signs, often associated with her.