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Innsbruck Maria Theresienstraße

Georg Kettele

Oct 2017

It the time of its creation, some 700 years ago, the new town was only made up of a few simple houses. It was the old town in particular that held the real flair and excitement of the time. It was shielded by a mighty town wall and could only be accessed through the St.-Jörgen-Tor […]


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Vienna Wien Alter Markt

Georg Kettele

Alter Markt belongs to the oldest weekly markets. The central, Main Square of Salzburg connects to a milk market, an herb market, a beet and cabbage market and the Hafnermarkt. The Square is bordered by a row of splendid historic houses, many of which have survived since the middle-ages. Today Alte Markt is known for […]


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Salzburg Getreidegasse

Georg Kettele

Getreidegasse is the heart of Salzburg’s inner city. Known for their architecture, the buildings in Getreidegasse feature wonderful elegant entrances and windows that become smaller above the first floor. The historic buildings are often inscribed with their year of construction, names of former residents, or a God’s Eye. The birth house of Amadeus Mozart is […]


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Wien Vienna Landstraße

Georg Kettele

The pedestrian zone in Linz’ Landstraße spans between Taubenmarkt and Bismarckstraße and has seen growth in recent years. Clothing brands such as P&C, H&M and Mango have opened shops here. With the Plus City expansion and opening, it is difficult to predict whether this trend in growth will continue.


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Graz Herrengasse

Georg Kettele

Graz’ Herrengasse is the most significant inner-city shopping street in Steiermark (Styria), and runs from the Hauptplatz (Main Square) to Jakominiplatz (Jakomini Square). Herrengasse is characterized by its wonderful architecture and its Mediterranean flair. The clothing brands Zara, H&M, Mango and Cos all have shops here. Graz is Austria’s second largest city and is known […]


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Vienna Wien Lassallestrasse

Georg Kettele

With the establishment of major institutions and companies here, Vienna’s second district along Lassallestraße (Lassalle Street) has been upgraded as a result of urban development. Beginning at the major traffic hub Praterstern (Prater Junction) and continuing along Lassallestraße, the area has seen total renovation of the northern train station grounds, as well as high density […]


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Vienna DC

Georg Kettele

Donau City and the nearby Uno City are new, major and homogenous commercial locations with excellent access to Vienna’s Underground public transportation network. Noteworthy buildings include DC Tower, IZD Tower, Tech Gate Vienna, Ares Tower, and Andromeda Tower. When seen from across the Danube, they create the urban skyline of this location.


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Georg Kettele

A new, vibrant part of the city has come into existence via the newly renovated Hauptbahnhof (Central Train Station) with the nearby Belvedere Quarter, the Icon, Erste Campus, the Park Apartments at Belvedere, and other exciting projects. It has become one of the largest urban development areas in Europe, highlighted by its proximity to the city […]


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Wien Vienna Favoritenstrasse

Georg Kettele

Favoritenstraße (Favoriten Street) is located in one of Vienna’s most populated districts, known as Favoriten. The pedestrian zone in the Favoritenstraße spans from the recently renovated central train station to Reumannplatz (Reumann Square). Favoritenstraße is characterized by brands in an affordable segment, but in the future, it will benefit from construction activities in the surrounding […]


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Georg Kettele

Graz’ Main Square ranks among the most beautiful in Austria and is characterized by many different architectural designs, from Renaissance to Baroque. From a retailer’s perspective, the side facing Herrengasse is of particular interest. The Main Square, known as the Hauptplatz to locals, features many small vendor stalls and seasonal markets. In addition, the beverage […]


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