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Altes Rathaus: Vienna's Historic City Hall
Discover Vienna's rich history and admire the blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture at the Altes Rathaus, a landmark in the heart of the city.
The Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall) in Vienna's Innere Stadt is a historic building dating back to 1316. Featuring a blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture, it has served as the seat of Vienna's municipal government for centuries. Today, it houses municipal offices and museums.
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A brief summary to Altes Rathaus
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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Wipplingerstraße 6/8, Vienna, Innere Stadt, 1010, AT
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Getting There
Walking
From Stephansplatz, walk north on Graben, then turn left onto Wipplingerstraße. The Altes Rathaus will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10 minutes.
Public Transport
Take the U2 metro line to the Schottentor station. Exit the station and walk southeast on Schottengasse, then turn right onto Wipplingerstraße. The Altes Rathaus will be on your right. A single ticket costs €2.40.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Vienna. A short taxi ride from the city center to Altes Rathaus will typically cost between €10 and €20, depending on traffic and the exact starting point. Ensure the driver is using the meter. Ordering a taxi by phone has an extra fee of 2.80 euros.
Local tips
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Explore the inner courtyard to see the Andromeda Fountain and the Gothic Sankt Salvator church.
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Visit the Bezirksmuseum Innere Stadt to learn about the history of Vienna's city center.
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Admire the architecture of the building, which combines Gothic and Baroque styles.
Discover more about Altes Rathaus
The Altes Rathaus, or Old City Hall, stands as a testament to Vienna's long and rich history. Located in the Innere Stadt (1st district), at Wipplingerstraße 6/8, this building has been in the city's possession since 1316, when Frederick the Fair donated the original structure to the city council.Over the centuries, the Altes Rathaus has undergone numerous expansions and renovations, resulting in its current exterior, which showcases the style of Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. However, the official rooms retain their Baroque character, and some Gothic elements are still visible. The impressive portal dates back to around 1700. The courtyard features the Andromeda Fountain, created in 1741 by Georg Raphael Donner. Behind the courtyard is the Sankt Salvator church, a Gothic structure from the 14th century. The council chamber was redesigned between 1851 and 1853 by Ferdinand Fellner the Elder.Before the city council moved to the Neue Rathaus in 1885, the Altes Rathaus was the center of Vienna's municipal administration. Today, the building houses the municipal offices for the 1st and 8th districts, the Innere Stadt local history museum (Bezirksmuseum Innere Stadt), and the Documentation Centre of Austrian Resistance.
A brief summary to Altes Rathaus
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