Palais Trautson

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About Palais Trautson

Palais Trautson on Museumstrasse in Vienna's 7th district is an important Baroque building and today houses the Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice. The property belonged to the Trautson family from the 17th century onward, before Count Johann Leopold Donat Trautson commissioned the palace in 1712. Designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and executed by Christian Alexander Oedtl, its architecture was modeled on the Amsterdam townhouse. The richly decorated three-story facade stands out for its hard Kaiserstein limestone on the portal, balcony, and ceremonial staircase, as well as for the reliefs above the windows depicting ancient legends. An impressive staircase leads to the grand hall. The building's history is closely tied to the Hungarian Guard, which used it after Maria Theresa purchased it in 1760. After several renovations and changing uses, including as the seat of the provincial army command and later of the Collegium Hungaricum, the Republic of Austria acquired the palace in 1961. More recent additions were removed at that time to restore the historic appearance.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Palaces
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Address: Museumstraße 7
1070 Vienna, Austria
District: Katastralgemeinde Neubau
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Website: zh.wikipedia.org
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Coordinates: 48.20580° N · 16.35574° E
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Identifier: ID ad8a23c2-715…

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FAQ about Palais Trautson

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What is Palais Trautson in Vienna?

Palais Trautson is an important Baroque palace at Museumstrasse 7 in Vienna's seventh district (the cadastral community of Neubau). Today it houses the Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice. The Republic of Austria acquired the building in 1961.

When was Palais Trautson built, and what is its history?

Count Johann Leopold Donat Trautson commissioned Palais Trautson in Vienna in 1712; the Trautson family had already owned the land since the 17th century. In 1760 Maria Theresa bought the building, which was then used by the Hungarian Guard. Later it served, among other things, as the seat of the Provincial Army Command and the Collegium Hungaricum. After the Republic of Austria acquired it in 1961, more recent additions were removed to restore its historic appearance.

Who designed Palais Trautson, and what is special about its architecture?

Palais Trautson in Vienna was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and built by Christian Alexander Oedtl. The architectural model was the Amsterdam town house. The richly decorated three-story facade features hard Kaiserstein stone on the portal, balcony, and grand staircase, as well as reliefs above the windows depicting ancient legends. Inside, an impressive staircase leads to the ceremonial hall.

What can you see around Palais Trautson?

Several museums lie within walking distance of Palais Trautson in Vienna. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Museum of the Mechitarist Congregation about 127 meters away, the Az W Architekturzentrum Wien about 227 meters away, and the Mumok about 276 meters away. Very close by, about 81 meters away, you'll also find the historic site Photoatelier Setzer-Tschiedel.

Are there restaurants near Palais Trautson?

Yes, you'll find a wide selection of restaurants around Palais Trautson in Vienna. travelguide195 lists about 139 restaurants within 500 meters of the palace at Museumstrasse 7.

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