Graben 20, Protected heritage building in Graben, Vienna, Austria
Graben 20 is a five-story building with a stone facade and large windows on Vienna's central shopping street. The classical facade frames a modern retail space and contributes to the urban character of the street.
Ferdinand Fellner the Elder designed this building in 1857 during Vienna's urban renewal period. Its construction was part of the major transformation of Graben street in the 19th century.
The building houses Julius Meinl, a gourmet supermarket that reflects Austrian food traditions through its selection of regional and international products. The shop invites visitors to explore the diversity of Austrian cuisine.
The building is located at the corner of Graben and Naglergasse and is easily accessible via Vienna's public transportation. The pedestrian zone makes access convenient and the area is well signposted.
The two atlantes supporting the bay window were carved by Franz Melnitzky (1822–1876). Above them, a balustrade carries a central clock flanked by oversized figures representing trade and commerce. The corner house was built in 1857/1858 for the Bohemian textile manufacturer Johann Liebieg to plans by Ferdinand Fellner the Elder.
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