Can You Recognise Vienna From These Old Pictures?

Erected in 1737, this iconic Baroque church has undergone various reconstructions in its lifetime. This photograph shows the area in the 1960s, before the addition of the Henry Moore sculpture in the fountain.

This prominent street in the 2nd District is full of traffic and pedestrians today, in stark contrast how quiet it appears to have been many years ago.

This cinema opened its doors in the 1920s. One of the largest cinemas in all of Austria, it continues to be one of the most prominent landmarks on Gumpendorfer Straße.

One of Vienna’s busiest pedestrianised shopping strips, this photograph shows the area before World War II.

With countless architectural additions, St. Stephen’s Cathedral has changed dramatically over the years. Much of it was destroyed during World War II—including the iconic mosaic roof, which was later restored to its former glory.

As visible from these photographs from the past and present, this Imperial structure has remained largely unchanged since its construction.

Now one of Vienna’s most iconic landmarks, these photographs show the mammoth construction site in 1861 and the magnificent building after its completion.

Originally a hunting ground for the Viennese royals, the Emperor declared the park to be freely available to the public in 1766.

Now one of the city’s trendiest areas, this photo depicts the street of Neubaugasse in quainter times.

Constructed by Hitler during World War II, this Nazi Flak tower in the 6th District is now the city’s public aquarium.