Karlskirche was built after an epidemic of the plague in 1713 outside the city walls. Guests who are really adventurous can still climb up scaffolding to the cupola to enjoy it's famous frescos and other architectural features. My father, an American architect, went to the top on a recent visit and enjoyed the trip up tremendously, but warned it is not for the faint of heart.
The Wien Museum right next to the Karlskirche. This museum focuses on the history of Vienna from the stone age to the present day, including an impressive historic art collection.
The Technische Universität or Technical University is on the opposite side of Karlsplatz and in the centre you find Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Stadtbahn pavilions by Otto Wagner. These pavilions were once used for the commuter trains out into the suburbs, but have long been absorbed into the subway system.
The Naschmarkt runs along the northern border of the fourth district, west of the Technical University Library, just passed the famous Secession Building. The Naschmarkt, Vienna′s biggest fresh food market. This is one of my favorite places to buy food, get a good meal, and people watch. The Naschmarkt runs along the Wienzeile road, which covers a canal and marks the border between the fourth and the sixth district. Viennese people often meet friends here for casual meals.
From the Naschmarkt, you can go east on Argentinierstraße to see embassies, consulates, and the Diplomatic Academy on Favoritenstrasse. According to their own claim, it is the oldest grad school for international relations in the World, founded by Empress Maria Theresia. The academy shares a building with another famous school of Austria′s mother: The Theresianum.
There are many little shops, coffeehouses, and Eis salons here that are typically smaller and less expensive than those in the Inner Stadt. My favorite Local place is very close to my home, Cafe Goldegg.
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