The streets of Vienna have stunningly beautiful architectural diversity. Luxurious imperial buildings in this city harmoniously coexist with Art Nouveau buildings and even with modern buildings made of steel and glass.
In my photographs of Vienna on buildings, you can often see the number 6 in front of the street name. It may even seem that Vienna has too many houses at number six.
The fact is that for holidays in the Austrian capital, we usually choose a hotel in the sixth district of Vienna. In this city, it is customary to indicate the area number in front of the street name on the facades of houses. Therefore, the number six does not mean the house number, but one of the twenty-three districts of Vienna.
The Mariahilf district is located southwest of the historic center. Traditionally, the sixth district in Vienna is considered youth.
Indeed, Mariahilfer Strasse, the longest street in the Austrian capital, is often visited by tourists and popular among young people.
There are not many attractions in this area, but, in my opinion, living here is very convenient. In Vienna there is a project according to which this street will soon become a pedestrian. The main advantages of living here are its proximity to the center, a large number of shops, cafes and restaurants.
In the sixth district, between the two former banks of the Vienna River, the oldest Naschmarkt market is located. The market is located on Link Weizle Street, which stretches almost parallel to Mariahilfer Street along the canal.
It is most interesting here on Saturdays, when a flea market opens on the square.
Vegetables and fruits brought or grown in the household are sold on the market. On the shelves are chickens, meat and fish; all kinds of products of Oriental, Mediterranean, Austrian cuisine.
One of the main attractions of this area is considered not only historical or architectural masterpieces, but also Mariahilfer Street.
Previously, there was a road connecting the two imperial palaces - Hofburg and the summer residence of the Habsburgs - Schönbrunn.
Nowadays, the Mariahilfer is one of the most famous shopping streets in Europe.
In Vienna, we, after the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, prefer to live on this street.
Grateful descendants erected a monument to the Viennese classic on Mariahilfer Street near the house where Haydn was dying.
It was during the days of the attack on Vienna by the French army of Napoleon. When a shell exploded outside the window of the sick composer’s house, he found the strength to calm his loved ones: “Do not be afraid, my children! Where Haydn - there can be no harm ... ".
Almost in the center of this street is the Mariahilferkirche church, famous for its heavy bell. It is considered the second largest in Vienna. Only the New Pummerin is the largest - the large bell of the north tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
The sixth district got its name from this church, built in honor of the Virgin Mary Helper.
It is in front of this church in the square that a monument to Haydn, the founder of the symphony genre, is erected. Many remember the composer, thanks to whom Beethoven's “Russian” quartets appeared. Haydn dedicated his "Russian Quartets" to the Grand Duke, the future Russian Emperor Paul I, who had arrived in Vienna.
On this street you can find many interesting things, for example, the Church of the Holy Cross. Franz Schubert Conservatory is located at 51 Mariahilferstrasse, and the Vienna Technical Museum is located at number 212. The Technical Museum exhibits Austrian inventions, technological advances, the first steam and diesel locomotives, and a collection of antique cars.