Wienbibliothek im Rathaus, Vienna

Name: Wienbibliothek im Rathaus
Address: Wiener Rathausplatz, Innere Stadt, 1010 Wien, Vienna, Austria

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The Wienbibliothek im Rathaus, formerly known as the Wiener Stadt- und Landesbibliothek, is a library and archive containing important documents related to the history of Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1856, the library, which also contains a large collection of local memorabilia, is located in the Rathaus in the Innere Stadt first district of the city, and is the official library of the city and state of Vienna. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'41"N, 16°21'26"E

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Wiener Rathausplatz, Innere Stadt, 1010 WienInnere Stadt (Schottenviertel)Vienna Austria

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Wienbibliothek im Rathaus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Austrian Parliament Building, City Hall, Votivkirche, Burgtheater.

~1270 ftS
Theophil Hansen
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Neo-Gothic city hall built 1872-1883
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~1620 ftS
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~1760 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wienbibliothek im Rathaus?

Nearby attractions include Wiener Planungswerkstatt, Vienna (2 min walk), City Hall, Vienna (2 min walk), Rathausmann, Vienna (2 min walk), Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Wienbibliothek im Rathaus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wienbibliothek im Rathaus:

Tram

Rathausplatz/Burgtheater • Lines: 1, 71, D, U2Z (5 min walk)
Rathaus • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Rathausplatz/Burgtheater • Lines: N25, N38, N60, N66 (5 min walk)
Landesgerichtsstraße • Lines: N43 (6 min walk)

Metro

Schottentor • Lines: U2 (10 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (21 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (23 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (25 min walk)

Train

Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (28 min walk)
Wien Westbahnhof (36 min walk)