Historic Old Town Alleys

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is defined by its steeply pitched roof, which is covered in two hundred thirty thousand colorful glazed tiles arranged in a striking zigzag pattern. This Gothic cathedral, known locally as the Steffl, has served as…

The Blutgasse is a narrow, winding alley in Vienna’s first district characterized by its deep, interconnected courtyards and historical foundations that trace back to the Middle Ages. While the street now hosts quiet apartments and…

The building at Domgasse number five is the only one of Mozart’s many Viennese addresses that survives to this day. Known as the Camesina House during the eighteenth century, this townhouse features a rear entrance on Domgasse because the…

The Heiligenkreuzerhof is a complex of courtyards and residential buildings distinguished by the presence of the Bernardikapelle, a baroque chapel tucked within the ensemble. Owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz since the…

The Basiliskenhaus, located at Schönlaterngasse number seven, is distinguished by a fresco on its facade depicting a mythical, hybrid creature. This building stands as one of the oldest structures in the city, with cellar walls dating to…

The Griechenbeisl, located at Fleischmarkt eleven, is identifiable by its corner position adjoining a portion of Vienna's former medieval city wall. First documented in fourteen forty-seven, it stands as one of the oldest restaurants in…

St. Rupert’s Church, known locally as the Ruprechtskirche, is marked by a plain, compact stone tower featuring paired, round-arched openings near the top. It stands on elevated ground that was once part of the Roman fort of Vindobona, and…