| This jewel of Vienna Ringstrasse architecture was built by Heinrich von Festel for the Nationalbank from 1856-60. The building complex, accessible from three sides, together with its shopping arcades, underwent major refurbishment at the beginning of the 1980s. The famous Palais Ferstel is located in one of the oldest districts of Vienna, the Palais Quarter in the 1st district. Palais Ferstel is one of the most interesting buildings belonging to the Wilhelminian Era and by 1900 formed the social centre of Vienna comprising of its Café Central, ballrooms and salon areas. The large Ferstel ballroom, together with the arcade courtyard and side rooms, form an elegant and stylish setting for dinners, cocktail receptions, events, presentations and conferences. All of the rooms offer natural daylight, are fitted with the latest technology and offer space from 20 to 735 persons. |