Kohlmarkt, High-end shopping street in Inner City, Austria
Kohlmarkt is a shopping street in Vienna's Inner City running from Michaelerplatz to Graben. It houses a mix of international luxury brands and traditional Viennese jewelry shops beneath historic facades.
The street began in medieval times as a trade route where merchants sold vegetables and spices to Vienna's residents. It later became an upscale shopping destination in the imperial city.
The name recalls the street's medieval vegetable market, yet today it functions as an elegant place where locals and visitors stroll between high-end shops. The ornate building facades tell stories of Vienna's imperial past.
The street is easy to walk and accessible from Stephansplatz metro station. Visit during midday or early afternoon when crowds are lighter and natural light shines well on the facades.
Demel pastry shop at number 14 maintains an original salon from 1888 where visitors can taste traditional Viennese confections in a refined historical setting. It offers a window into the refined café culture of Vienna's past.
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