Palais Equitable

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About Palais Equitable

The Palais Equitable in Vienna's 1st District is a rare example of the Beaux-Arts style in Austria. Built between 1887 and 1891 for the New York life insurance company The Equitable Life Assurance Society, it was designed by the architect Andreas Streit. American eagles adorn the richly decorated facade, while a model sailing ship on the roof symbolizes the company's worldwide operations. Visitors marvel at the bronze reliefs on the entrance door, which depict the legend of the Stock im Eisen, as well as the magnificent interior. This includes a staircase of Hallein marble and Saxon granite, a courtyard clad in majolica, and ceiling paintings and stucco work by Julius Victor Berger. After suffering heavy war damage and undergoing restoration, the building now houses various companies and organizations.

Based on the article “Palais Equitable” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 3
1010 Vienna, Austria
District: Innere Stadt
Phone: —
Website: www.wien.gv.at
Email: —
Coordinates: 48.20783° N · 16.37145° E
Data quality: confidence 0.82
Identifier: ID 85592a3d-ab8…

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FAQ about Palais Equitable

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What is the Palais Equitable in Vienna?

The Palais Equitable is a historic commercial building in Vienna's Inner City and a rare example of the Beaux-Arts style in Austria. It was built between 1887 and 1891 for the New York life insurance company The Equitable Life Assurance Society and designed by the architect Andreas Streit. After suffering heavy war damage, the Palais Equitable was restored and today houses various companies and organizations.

What is there to see at the Palais Equitable in Vienna?

At the Palais Equitable in Vienna, you'll notice above all the richly decorated facade with American eagles and the model sailing ship on the roof, which symbolizes the insurance company's worldwide activity. On the entrance door, bronze reliefs depict the Viennese legend of the Stock im Eisen. The magnificent interior includes a staircase made of Hallein marble and Saxon granite, a courtyard clad in majolica, and ceiling paintings and stucco work by Julius Victor Berger.

Where is the Palais Equitable in Vienna?

The Palais Equitable is located at Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 3 in Vienna's 1st district, the Inner City. That puts it right in the historic center of Vienna, only about 54 meters from St. Stephen's Cathedral. travelguide195 lists around 333 restaurants within 500 meters, so you can easily find a place to eat after your visit.

What can you visit around the Palais Equitable in Vienna?

Around the Palais Equitable in Vienna's city center, several sights are just a few minutes' walk away. travelguide195 lists the Stock im Eisen (about 22 meters), the Haas Haus (about 49 meters), and St. Stephen's Cathedral (about 54 meters) in the immediate vicinity. A little farther away, you'll find the Wien Museum Virgilkapelle (about 84 meters), the Leopold Fountain (about 101 meters), the Palais Bartolotti Partenfeld (about 106 meters), and the Ducal Crypt (about 113 meters).

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