Palais Todesco

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About Palais Todesco

The Palais Todesco is an imposing building on Vienna's Kärntner Straße, directly opposite the Opera House. It was built between 1861 and 1864 for Baron Eduard von Todesco. The architect was Ludwig Förster, while Theophil von Hansen was responsible for the interior design. The building was once home to the Jewish Todesco and von Lieben families, who were persecuted during the Nazi era. As early as 1935, the palace passed into the hands of an insurance company. Well-known tenants included Eduard Sacher, with his delicatessen, and P. & C. Habig, purveyors to the imperial and royal court. From 1947 to 1993, the building also served as the headquarters of the Austrian People's Party.

Based on the article “Palais Todesco” 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: Kärntner Str. 51
1010 Vienna, Austria
District: Innere Stadt
Phone: +4315261361
Website: www.gerstner.at
Email: beletage@gerstner.at
Coordinates: 48.20332° N · 16.37035° E
Data quality: confidence 0.97
Identifier: ID da2aaf92-871…

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FAQ about Palais Todesco

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What is the Palais Todesco in Vienna?

The Palais Todesco is an imposing historic building on Kärntner Straße in Vienna's Innere Stadt (Inner City), directly across from the Opera House. It was built between 1861 and 1864 for Baron Eduard von Todesco. The architecture is by Ludwig Förster, while Theophil von Hansen designed the interiors.

What is the history of the Palais Todesco in Vienna?

The Palais Todesco in Vienna was the residence of the Jewish Todesco and von Lieben families, who were persecuted during the Nazi era. As early as 1935, the building passed into the hands of an insurance company. Well-known tenants included Eduard Sacher with his delicatessen and P. & C. Habig, a purveyor to the imperial and royal court. From 1947 to 1993, the palais was also the headquarters of the Austrian People's Party.

Where is the Palais Todesco in Vienna?

The Palais Todesco is located at Kärntner Str. 51 in Vienna's Innere Stadt district. You'll find it directly across from the Opera House. In the surrounding area, travelguide195 lists around 234 restaurants within 500 meters.

What can you visit around the Palais Todesco in Vienna?

Around the Palais Todesco in Vienna's Innere Stadt, there are several museums and monuments within a short walk. travelguide195 lists, for example, the Archduke Albrecht Monument about 180 meters away, the State Opera Museum about 185 meters away, and the Heidi Horten Collection of contemporary art about 190 meters away. A bit farther, about 210 meters away, stands the Abraham a Sancta Clara Monument.

Is there a tour that passes by the Palais Todesco in Vienna?

Yes, travelguide195 lists a tour that includes the Palais Todesco in Vienna. It's called "Palaces, Alleys and the Imperial Crypt: A Walk Through the Inner City." That way, you can explore the palais on foot along with other sights in Vienna's Innere Stadt.

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