If you love Art Nouveau and modern art the Otto Wagner Villa in Vienna opens an other-worldly experience. Hiding on a hillside in Western Vienna the Jugendstil mansion and museum blends Fin de Siècle art and Fantastic Realism. Find out what to encounter in the villa and how to visit. The Villa’s Story Otto Wagner Villa. Yes, it’s Otto Wagner, but …
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The Otto Wagner church, top gem of Viennese Art Nouveau, lies in the West of Vienna. From the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace you can see its golden dome sparkling through the hills of Steinhof. The church outshines many top attractions. Compared with the dark Nazi history of Otto Wagner’s elegant hospital on the grounds, its beauty is bizarre. Explore Wagner’s wonderful world of shapes and ornaments. Here is my review. …
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Otto Wagner Vienna. Unlike any other, Austrian architect, furniture designer, and interior decorator Otto Wagner holds the key to Viennese Modernist and Art Nouveau architecture. Essentially, Wagner catapulted Fin-de-Siècle Vienna into the 20th century by celebrating the beauty of simplicity. If you want to trace this period when in Wien, use these eight signature pieces below to plan your itinerary. Otto Wagner …
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Motto is THE place to go if you are up for design extravaganza. The cult bar and restaurant in Vienna’s trendy fifth district Margareten has been a meeting point of a diverse range of Viennese: from bourgeois to bohos, from celebrities to the guy down the street. All of them share the love for the unusual. Restaurant Interiors What I love …
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For decades Vienna restaurant Motto has scored as one of the city’s most extravagantly designed restaurants and bars. Because of its warm atmosphere, cool urban sounds and not least its food the urban cult place has been a meeting point with my local friends for years. To find out about its secret, read my review below. Located in the trendy fifth district Margareten, …
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Museum of Applied Arts Vienna. Quite Italian in appearance and British in spirit, the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna (MAK) stores hundreds of designs and objects, from Austria and around the world. Most importantly, the MAK showcases the story of Viennese design. To give you an idea what to expect I’ll share the MAK’s key highlights, along with practical information. …
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Each of the 23 Vienna districts and their neighborhoods (Grätzels) displays a distinctive character. Hence, to get a grip on real Wien and connect with local lifestyles, venture beyond Ringstrasse boulevard. But where to go and what to do? In fact, some Grätzels perfectly emulate quaint village life, with locals taking their melange at postcard church squares and chatting with their …
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Vienna Culture Shopping. In general, the best souvenirs don’t come from souvenir shops. When in Vienna, do take advantage of Vienna’s heritage of quality craftsmanship. As old family businesses are evolving their range both local Viennese and visitors (re-) discover the Austrian style. To make your visit to Vienna easier, I’m sharing a list of my favourite shops for quality and luxury …
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Fin De Siecle Vienna. Whether your heart beats for bold patterns or bold ideas, straight lines or straight talking, complex psyches or complex music: a radical mindset is key to enjoying Vienna 1900. I have pulled together a list of the best things to see and do, including the best anniversary exhibitions. Fin de Siècle Vienna In Brief Fin De …
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Vienna Unwrapped Inspiration and Planning For Independent Travellers who are visiting Vienna
