Alte Schmiede, Cultural venue in First District, Vienna, Austria.
The Alte Schmiede occupies a traditional building at Schönlaterngasse 9, featuring a vaulted cellar that functions as the main event space.
Established in 1969 through Vienna's cultural office initiative, the building housed a blacksmith workshop from 1880 until its transformation into an arts center.
The venue hosts over 6000 literary readings, concerts, and exhibitions, making it central to Vienna's contemporary arts and literature scene.
Regular opening hours occur Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 18:00, with free admission to events starting 30 minutes before performances.
The Gallery of Literary Magazines within Alte Schmiede maintains a collection of publications and produces its own newspaper called Der Hammer.
Location: Vienna
GPS coordinates: 48.20950,16.37780
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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