Palais Epstein, Renaissance Revival palace at Ringstrasse, Vienna, Austria
The Palais Epstein presents four floors of classical architecture with ornate columns, detailed cornices, and symmetrical window arrangements across its stone facade.
Gustav Ritter von Epstein commissioned architect Theophil Hansen to build this residence in 1868, which opened in 1871 as a mixed-use residential building.
The palace now functions as a parliamentary facility, hosting regular political meetings and maintaining an exhibition about its architectural and social evolution.
Free guided tours of the palace occur every Saturday, allowing visitors to explore the first floor chambers and meeting rooms in English or German.
The building served multiple functions throughout time, including as headquarters for Soviet forces during the occupation of Austria from 1945 to 1955.
Location: Vienna
Location: Innere Stadt
Inception: 1868
Architects: Theophil Hansen
Official opening: 1871
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.20653,16.35949
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:13
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