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2 Hotel Sacher Frieze is the Secession’s by artists and designers of the
bestknown exhibit. Designed early 20th century. Room after
Philharmonikerstrasse 4. Map 4 D1
& 5 C5. Tel 514560. % Karlsplatz. in 1902, it covers three walls room is filled with outstanding
Open 8am–1am daily. 7 and is 34 m (110 ft) long. It furnishings and royal domestic
∑ sacher.com shows interrelated groups of objects, ranging from a faithful
figures and is thought to be a recreation of Empress Elisabeth’s
Founded by the son of Franz commentary on Beethoven’s Schönbrunn Palace apartments
Sacher, who, according to Ninth Symphony. to a simple folding throne that
some, was the creator of the was used while travelling. The
Sachertorte in 1840 (see p206), 5 Theater an exhibits, which range from the
this hotel (see p199) came mundane to the priceless and
into its own under Anna Sacher. der Wien often eccentric, provide a
The cigarsmoking daughter Linke Wienzeile 6. Map 3 C2. fascinating and evocative
inlaw of the founder ran the Tel 58885. % Karlsplatz. @ 59A. insight into the everyday lives
hotel from 1892 until her death Open for performances and of the imperial family.
in 1930. During her time the occasional guided tours. 8 twice
Sacher became a venue for the a month; call 588302015 for details.
extramarital affairs of the rich Façade of the Secession Building, an ∑ theater-wien.at 0 Haydn Museum
and noble. It is still a discreetly example of Jugenstil style Haydngasse 19. Map 3 A3.
sumptuous hotel. Emanuel Schikaneder founded Tel 5961307. % Zieglergasse.
Rubens pieces, and 17th century this theatre (see p226) in 1801; Open 10am–1pm & 2–6pm Tue–Sun.
3 Academy of Dutch and Flemish landscapes, a statue above the entrance The Majolikahaus, one of the Wagner Apartments Closed Mon, public hols. &
shows him playing Papageno
as well as a 19thcentury
∑ wienmuseum.at
Fine Arts Austrian collection. in Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
The premiere of Beethoven’s 7 Wagner unknown, but the church dates As with many of the museums
Schillerplatz 3. Map 4 D2 & 5 B5. Tel
588162222. % Karlsplatz. v D, 1, 2, 71. 4 Secession Fidelio was staged here in Apartments from 1739. The façade is an dedicated to composers, the
Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun & public Building 1805. Today it hosts popular Linke Wienzeile 38 & 40. Map 3 C2. austere pyramidal structure, Haydn Museum does not
hols. & 7 ∑ akademiegalerie.at opera performances. % Kettenbrückengasse. rising to a bulbous steeple, and have a very comprehensive
Friedrichstrasse 12. Map 4 D2. Tel has some lively Rococo reliefs collection of exhibits: only a
Theophil Hansen built the 5875307. % Karlsplatz. Open 10am– Overlooking the Naschmarkt set into the walls. few copies of documents and
Academy of Fine Arts in Italian 6pm Tue–Sun. Closed 1 May, 1 Nov, 6 Naschmarkt are two remarkable apartment Across the street at No. 45 is scores, a piano and clavichord.
Renaissance style between 1872 25 Dec. & 8 11am Sat. 7 Map 3 C2–C3. % Kettenbrücken buildings. Designed by Otto the house where the playwright Haydn built this house in
and 1876. In 1907 Adolf Hitler ∑ secession.at gasse. Market: Open 6am–6:30pm Wagner in 1899, they represent Ferdinand Raimund was born in what was then a new suburb
was barred from entrance on the Mon–Fri, 6am–6pm Sat. Schubert the apex of Jugendstil (see 1790. Its cobbled courtyard is of Vienna with money he had
grounds that he lacked talent. Joseph Maria Olbrich designed Museum: Tel 5816730. Open pp56–9). No. 38 has sparkling lined with shops. earned from his successful visits
The Academy is an arts the unusual Secession Building 10am–1pm, 2–6pm Wed & Thu. gilt ornament, mostly by Kolo Mariahilfer Kirche is named to London between 1791 and
college and also has a gallery in Jugendstil style (see pp56–9) ∑ naschmarkt-vienna.at Moser. No. 40, which is called after a 16th-century cult of the 1795. He lived here from 1797
showing changing exhibitions. as a showcase for the Secession the Majolikahaus after the Virgin Mary which was founded until his death in 1809 and it
These include late Gothic and movement’s artists (see pp36–7). The Naschmarkt is Vienna’s glazed pottery used for the at the Mariahilfer Kirche at was here that he composed
early Renaissance works, some The almost windowless liveliest market. It has a huge weather-resistant surface Passau. The Viennese church many of his major works,
building, with its variety of market stalls and some decoration, is the more is in the Baroque style and is including The Creation and The
filigree globe of of the best snack bars in the city striking. The façade has dominated by two towers with Seasons. There is also a room
entwined laurel (see pp215–16). Walking west subtle flower patterns in pink, large steeples. that contains some furniture
leaves on the roof, sees a profusion of stalls selling blue and green. Even the sills and mementoes
is a squat cube flowers, farm produce and are moulded and decorated. 9 Kaiserliches belonging to
with four towers. The wine, as well as cakes, bread No. 42 next door, in historicist Johannes
motto of the foun and meats. The Saturday flea style (see pp34–5), shows Hof mobiliendepot Brahms.
ders, emblazoned in market, rated as one of Vienna’s what the Secession was Andreasgasse 7. Map 3 A2.
gold on the façade, top ten fun things to do, mixes reacting against. Tel 5243357. % Zieglergasse.
states, “Der Zeit ihre professional antique dealers Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun. &
Kunst, der Kunst ihre with pure junk. Bargains can be 8 Mariahilfer ∑ hofmobiliendepot.at
Freiheit”, which had, but it also pays to be aware.
translates as: “To No returns are accepted. Strasse The imperial furniture
every age its art, At No. 6 Kettenbrückengasse, Map 3 A3 & 5 A5. % Zieglergasse, collection, founded by
to art its freedom”. by the UBahn, is the simple flat Neubaugasse. Stiftkirche: Open Maria Theresa in 1747,
Alongside the where Franz Schubert died in 7:30am–6pm Mon–Fri, 7am–11pm gives an intimate
building stands a 1828. It is signposted Schubert Sat, 8:30am–9:30pm Sun. Mariahilfer portrait of the Habsburg
marvellous statue Sterbewohnung. This tiny two Kirche: Open 8am–7pm Mon–Sat, way of life, as well as a
of Mark Antony in room flat with music studio, 8:30am–7pm Sun. detailed historical
his chariot being housing an elaborate grand record of Viennese interior
drawn by lions piano and a meagre scattering This is one of Vienna’s busiest, decoration and cabinet-
(1899), by Arthur of personal effects, is perhaps pedestrianized shopping streets. making in the 18th and 19th
Strasser. Gustav the most haunting of all On the corner of Stiftgasse centuries. Also included in the Antique wheelchair in the Kaiserliches
Columned entrance to the Theater an der Wien Klimt’s Beethoven memorials to the composer. is the Stiftkirche. The architect is collection are pieces created Hofmobiliendepot
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