| Palais Pallavicini is a Baroque Palais in one of Vienna′s most exclusive neighbourhoods, directly opposite to the Austrian National Library. It is also known as Palais Fries-Pallavicini and became internationally famous as the house where Harry Lime lived in the movie "The Third Man", featuring Orson Welles. Whilst most people will recognise Orson Welles as a cinematic legend, usually only Austrians know Hans Moser, the man who played the concierge of the building in the 1950ies movie.
In Austria, Palais Pallavicini is also known as the headquarter of "Tanzschule Elmayer", the country′s most famous and one of the most exclusive dance schools. It was Tanzschule Elmayer that did the choreography of the Vienna Opera Ball for many years, a pretty big deal for many Austrians (myself not included). The "Österreichische Rennverein" or Austrian Horserace Association can quite ironically be found in the former stables of Palais Pallavicini. |