Palais Bartolotti-Partenfeld, Baroque palace at Graben and Dorotheergasse intersection, Vienna, Austria.
Palais Bartolotti-Partenfeld is a three-story Baroque building at the intersection of Graben and Dorotheergasse in Vienna's first district. Its symmetrical facade displays ornate stone frames around the windows and a centered entrance at ground level.
The palace was built around 1720 for the Bartolotti brothers from the Venetian region, who later experienced financial difficulties. A change of ownership in 1736 brought new proprietors and shaped the building's future.
The palace shows an unusual approach to Viennese palace design, standing apart from the grand state buildings typical of its era. It feels more like an upscale residence than an aristocratic mansion with lavish reception rooms.
The building sits at a central street corner and is easy to reach on foot since it lies in the heart of the old city. The facade can be viewed from the street without needing to pay admission.
The building is one of the few surviving Baroque structures from the 18th century along Graben street and stands among many other historical structures on this busy pedestrian thoroughfare. Its preservation makes it a rare testimony to early Baroque Vienna in this particular district.
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