Savoysches Damenstift

Savoysches Damenstift is a three-story palace in Vienna's inner district featuring ten window bays across its facade. A lead statue of the Immaculata crowns its exterior and serves as a distinctive architectural accent.

The palace formed in 1688 when two older structures were combined into one unified building. In the 18th century, it became the property of Prince Thomas Emanuel of Savoy-Carignan, connecting it to the Savoyard nobility.

The building housed noble women for centuries under the care of the Liechtenstein family administration. This role as a residence for women shaped its purpose and identity throughout its long occupation.

The main staircase in the vestibule and the branched stairwell in the courtyard showcase craftsmanship in their stone construction. When exploring the interior, these impressive staircases provide orientation and connect the different floors and courtyards.

The courtyard holds the Widow of Sarepta Fountain, an early classical wall fountain created by the sculptors Johann Martin Fischer and Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. This collaboration between the two artists remains a noteworthy part of the building's interior treasures.

GPS coordinates: 48.20489,16.37347

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26