Viennese Jugendstil

Walking, seeing & enjoying. 5 routes – from Hoffmann to Wagner, from the Postsparkasse to the Secession

Auteurs

• Inge Podbrecky

Paramètres

• Architecture et urbanisme

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Explore the architectural legacy of Hoffmann, Wagner, Loos, and others in Vienna with Falters CITYwalk guide “Viennese Jugendstil.” This guide offers a fresh approach to sightseeing, eliminating the need for extensive searches through maps and registers. It provides concise and informative insights into Viennese architecture from around 1900, encouraging readers to engage in walks that enhance their observational experience. “Viennese Jugendstil” features four routes that highlight key attractions from the Viennese fin de siècle, including the Secession, Otto Wagner's city railway stations, Adolf Loos's bars and shops, and Josef Hoffmann's villas. The guide combines architectural details, maps, and walking descriptions, along with supplementary information and directions, creating a compact resource that also suggests interesting diversions. Visitors can choose to focus on highlighted sites or explore the entire route at their own pace. The guide also points out buildings and institutions beyond the fin de siècle, offering deeper insights into the city. Red symbols mark a variety of cultural and culinary stops, providing ample opportunities to relax, shop, dine, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Vienna.

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• Année de publication: 2017