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Places of Interest in Vienna
Hermes Villa (Hermesvilla)
Lainzer Tiergarten, A-1130, Wien, Tel: 804 1324, Website: www.wienmuseum.at, U-Bahn: Heitzing, then Tram 60 to Hermesstraße followed by Bus 60B to Lainzer Tor.
Hermesvilla Facade
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This beautiful villa was built by Karl von Hasenauer between 1882 and 1884 as a retreat for the Empress Elizabeth within the Lainzer Tiergarten. The building, which takes its name from the statue of Hermes in the grounds, boasts richly decorated interiors featuring artwork by the famous Viennese artist Hans Makart.
The villa now hosts exhibitions for the Vienna Historical Museum. Discount entry with a Vienna Card.
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