Palais Sina

Palais Sina was a Renaissance Revival palace located on Hoher Markt in Vienna with eleven window axes facing the street. The facade featured four caryatids supporting three round balconies, while the entrance portal was flanked by four double columns supporting a central balcony.

Simon Georg Sina, a Greek merchant dealing in tobacco and cotton trade between Europe and the Ottoman Empire, purchased the original building in 1810. The palace was destroyed during bombing raids in April 1945 and later replaced by a residential building.

The palace served as a gathering place for Vienna's upper class, particularly after the Wimpffen family gained control through marriage into the Sina family. The rooms reflected the wealth and global connections of owners who conducted business across Europe and the Ottoman Empire.

The original palace no longer exists, as it was demolished after World War Two. However, visitors can locate the site on Hoher Markt where it once stood and use historical records to understand its former appearance.

The entrance hall contained frescoes painted by Karl Rahl and Eduard Bitterlich, displaying refined artistic detail. These wall paintings were notable because they came from two renowned artists who collaborated on this ambitious project.

Location: Vienna

Architects: Theophil Hansen

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.21130,16.37260

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10