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Former Imperial Ministry of War. At its opening in 1913, the Imperial War Ministry was one of the most modern office buildings in Vienna. It was used for military administration during World War II. Today, the government building includes state ministries of business, family and youth; labour, social services and consumer protection; agriculture, environment and water administration; and transport, innovation and technology.
Austrian Postal Savings Bank (Österreichische Postsparkasse). Unlike other dull banks, this one is a cultural highlight, thanks to Otto Wagner. More than 100 years ago, the famous Art Nouveau architect designed the former Imperial Postal Savings Institute. Now, Postsparkasse includes the Wagner:Werk one of my off-the-beaten-track museum tips for Art Nouveau fans;
Café Ministerium: Although located so close to Ringstrasse, this plush coffeehouse is still a well kept tourist secret. If you want to rub shoulders with officials from nearby ministries and local business people, visit at lunch time.
The University of Applied Arts, (Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien) on the other side is right next to the fabulous Museum of Applied Arts/ Contemporary Art (Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAK). |