Vienna Media News 11/2016 Photo gallery: Freihaus quarter
In the centre
The Freihaus quarter is located in the fourth district, next to Naschmarkt. It is named after the ‘Freihaus an der Wieden’, a long lost seventeenth-century building whose occupiers once enjoyed freedom from taxation and held their own jurisdiction.
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In the Freihaus quarter
Lined with shops, bars and galleries, Schleifmühlgasse is the heart of the popular Freihaus quarter.
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Art gallery: Georg Kargl Fine Arts
Georg Kargl Fine Arts opened on Schleifmühlgasse in 1998, which is now one of the capital’s most prestigious gallery quarters. In addition to hosting exhibitions, the gallery specialises in dealing in and raising the profile of contemporary art.
Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Schleifmühlgasse 5, 1040 Vienna,
www.georgkargl.com
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Finest porcelain: feinedinge
Designer Sandra Haischberger designs and produces charming crockery, delicate vases, romantic jewellery and a wide range of decorative items made from fine porcelain – all of which can be admired and acquired at the large feinedinge store on Margaretenstrasse.
feinedinge, Margaretenstrasse 35, 1040 Vienna,
www.feinedinge.at
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Extra urban: Zweitbester
A stone’s throw from Naschmarkt, this bar and restaurant makes a statement with its concrete, steel and red brick interior. Decidedly urban, it offers fine food, a great wine list, DJs, concerts and exhibitions.
Zweitbester, Heumühlgasse 2, 1040 Vienna,
https://www.facebook.com/zweitbester
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Flower power: Blumenkraft
Mini floral works of art are the order of the day here – alongside excellent garden and interior design ideas.
Blumenkraft, Schleifmühlgasse 4, 1040 Vienna,
www.blumenkraft.at/
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Viennese cuisine: Ubl
Ubl is a classic example of how to get an old Viennese restaurant exactly right: laid-back, simple, excellent cuisine with classics such as Zwiebelrostbraten (roast beef and crispy onions), Tafelspitz (boiled beef) and Schinkenfleckerl (quadratini pasta with ham).
Gasthaus Ubl, Pressgasse 26, 1040 Vienna, Tel. +43 1 587 64 37
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Just like mother used to make: Vollpension
Coffee and cake in a cozy vintage atmosphere. Older ladies and gentlemen cook and bake in the ‘coffeehouse for the generations’ that will bring back childhood memories.
Vollpension, Schleifmühlgasse 16, 1040 Vienna,
www.vollpense.at
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For fashion addicts: Samstag Shop
This high fashion store with its striking facade is a major platform for Viennese fashion design and carries labels such as House of the Very Island’s, superrated and up-and-coming European names. It also offers an interesting cultural program covering everything from art exhibitions to concerts.
Samstag Shop, Margaretenstrasse 46, 1040 Vienna,
www.samstag-shop.com
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Chef’s special: Babette’s
A paradise for fans of cookbooks and sophisticated spice blends! Small dishes and snacks are served at the back of the shop, where cookery courses are also held.
Babette’s, Schleifmühlgasse 17, 1040 Vienna,
www.babettes.at
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Film show: Third Man Museum
The Third Man Museum, a magnet for fans of the film, also provides fascinating insights into post-war Viennese history. In addition to featuring a comprehensive collection of original props that featured in the classic movie, filmed in Vienna in 1948, the exhibition takes an in-depth look at the historic background to the film and presents items dating back to the Austrian capital’s occupation by Allied forces between 1945 and 1955.
Third Man Museum, Pressgasse 25, 1040 Vienna,
www.3mpc.net
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Vienna Tourist Board
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Tel. (+ 43 1) 211 14-364
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