Herrengasse Street

Herrengasse street is one of the most popular streets in Vienna, its name translates as "Alley of the nobility". This is a street of historical significance, it was first mentioned in the early XIII century. Once on this street passed the border of the Roman Empire. Then the most noble people of the city began to build their houses on this street.

Today, almost every house on Herrengasse Street is filled with the spirit of history. House No. 5 is the Brassikan-Wilcek Palace, where the most famous writers Franz Grilparzer and Josef von Eichendorf lived.

The residence of Emperor Joseph II, Mollard Clari Palace, is represented on street number 9.

There is also the Ferstel Palace, the Danube Mermaid Fountain, and the first high-rise building in the history of Vienna.

Castles, temples, nobility houses and palaces are the face of the Viennese street Herrengasse. Walk down this street and you will definitely feel the spirit of medieval Austria, and many shops and shopping centers will bring you back to the modern world.