Vienna Congress

The Congress of Vienna was a meeting held in 1814-1815 where European leaders gathered after the Napoleonic Wars to restore stability and order. They aimed to redraw the continent’s political map, restore monarchies, and prevent future wars by establishing a balance of power among nations. The key figures, including Austria’s Prince Klemens von Metternich, sought to restore traditional borders and maintain peace through diplomatic agreements. This conference significantly shaped 19th-century Europe, promoting stability and collective security, and preventing widespread conflict for several decades.