Desider-Friedmann-Platz: A Square of Remembrance
Discover a serene square in Vienna's heart, a poignant reminder of history and resilience, close to Jewish landmarks and architectural gems.
Desider-Friedmann-Platz, located in Vienna's Innere Stadt, is a serene square with a layered history. Named in 1990 after Zionist leader Desider Friedmann, it serves as a poignant reminder of Vienna's past, marked by both inspiration and tragedy.
A brief summary to Desider-Friedmann-Platz
- Vienna, Innere Stadt, 1010, AT
Local tips
- Take a moment for quiet reflection amidst the bustling city at this square of remembrance.
- Explore the surrounding Judengasse, one of Vienna's oldest streets, and visit the Stadttempel, Vienna's main synagogue.
- Visit the Jewish Museum Vienna, which has two locations, to learn about Jewish history and culture in Austria.
Getting There
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Walking
Desider-Friedmann-Platz is easily accessible on foot from most locations within the Innere Stadt. From St. Stephen's Cathedral, walk north along Stephansplatz and Graben, turning left onto Judengasse. The square will be on your right. From the Hofburg Palace, walk east towards Stephansplatz, then follow the directions above. The walk is generally flat and takes about 5-10 minutes from either landmark.
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Public Transport
The closest subway stations are Stephansplatz (U1, U3) and Schwedenplatz (U1, U4). From Stephansplatz, take a short walk north along Graben, then turn left onto Judengasse. Desider-Friedmann-Platz will be on your right. Alternatively, from Schwedenplatz, walk west along Franz-Josefs-Kai, then turn right onto Rotenturmstrasse and left onto Judengasse. The square will be on your left. A single ride on Vienna's public transport costs approximately €2.40.
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