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Neighborhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the center. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
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- Herrengasse • 4 min walk
- Stephansplatz • 6 min walk
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Lucie V
Prague, Czech Republic28 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We visitede this place because of Christmas market. We were there during Wednesday afternoon and there were just some people. We tried delicious waffles and the best mülled wine in Wien. It was very well spiced and it was quite strong. And the mugs were the most beautiful of all in Christmas markets. I definitely recommend it!
Written December 20, 2015
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Jon M
Little Rock, AR6,713 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I think this is the best area to have an apartment in! Located steps from the city Centre, shops and eats you can’t beat the location!! Plenty to see and do in the neighborhood
Written July 17, 2018
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Bolton, UK611 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Am Hof is the city’s largest enclosed square. Worth a quick stop if you are strolling round the inner City or Ringstrasse. It was formerly the site of a Roman garrison, jousting tournaments, market and place of execution. It is dominated by the Baroque church. At the centre of the square is a column capped by a statue of the Virgin Mary with a dragon pierced by an arrow. At each corner of the base, a cherub fights a beast that symbolizes an adversity: the lion (war); basilisk (plague); dragon (famine); and the serpent (heresy). Also check out the ornate palaces and houses.
Written July 11, 2018
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,775 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
The Kirche am Hof Church is found in the Am Hof Square and it was founded in 1386 by the Carmelite order. The façade of the Gothic church was rebuilt in 1662 by the Italian architect Carlo Carlone. Of historical interest is that in 1806 Napoleon captured Vienna and Austrian Emperor Franz I proclaimed the end of the Holy Roman Empire from the balcony of the church on the orders of Napoleon.
Written May 12, 2012
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bb552015
Austin30 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
I was here at Easter Week, and the Easter Market was really nice. There were tons of decorated eggs, mostly real eggshells, with so many different designs and paintings on them. There were also many craft booths with a big variety of items for sale, but mostly very nice booths and not as much junk as some places might have.
Written May 7, 2019
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sm05060
4,679 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This square comes alive late November through December with the Weihnachtsmarkt Am Hof (advent Christmas market). It has a variety of stalls, handmade arts & crafts, Christmas gifts & souvenirs, decorations & of course local foods on offer. It's within walking distance of Graben st, St Stephen's cathedral, Hofburg palace & the larger Freyung Christmas market. Why not spend a few hours wandering the streets looking at the Christmas decorations, visiting the markets & tasting the local cuisine.
Written February 17, 2019
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Thomas E
Belfast, UK24 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The best time to visit this square is on a Saturday when there is a bustling antiques market with lots of quirky objects to browse.On the day we visited there was also a farmers market at nearby Freyung. From late November both these venues become Christmas markets.
Written November 7, 2018
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davidandmel
Birmingham, UK1,654 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
A little off the beaten track but worth a look for its church, pretty old houses and Marys Column at the centre. If you are in the old town, you can easily stroll here.
Written August 10, 2018
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,141 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Am Hof is one of the oldest squares in Vienna with a history dating back to the Roman era when a garrison was located upon this location. In centuries past it was the also the location of 12th century castle grounds, a courtyard for jousting tournaments and a market square in more recent centuries.
Today, it is the sight of a large open public space with an interesting Mariensäule (Marian Column) monument and Kirche Am Hof (Church of the Nine Choirs of Angels) to visit. It is also the location of one of Vienna's annual Christmas Markets held each December.
You can find Am Hof Square in the 1st district of the Innere Stadt, a few minutes walk north of Michaelerplatz on Am Hof and Heidenschuß streets.
Today, it is the sight of a large open public space with an interesting Mariensäule (Marian Column) monument and Kirche Am Hof (Church of the Nine Choirs of Angels) to visit. It is also the location of one of Vienna's annual Christmas Markets held each December.
You can find Am Hof Square in the 1st district of the Innere Stadt, a few minutes walk north of Michaelerplatz on Am Hof and Heidenschuß streets.
Written March 14, 2018
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Sharon_zz
Spain5,326 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
At a lovely square among the small alleys of Vienna Center, I came across Am Hof Christmas Market. At the beginning there was a stall with a huge selection of Sausages. Other vendors sold handicraft decorations, artisan jewelry, food and drinks, including the typical Christmas drink of "Glühwein". Am Hof is 2 minutes walking distance from St Stephan Cathedral.
Written January 13, 2018
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