A hidden gem in the heart of Vienna
Experience an extraordinary journey back in time to the historic pharmacy cellar in Vienna's 1st district - a place that can hardly be guessed from the outside. Discover with us how under the venerable walls of one of the most oldest pharmacies in the city a special treasure is preserved: a vaulted cellar full of history, secrets and medical tradition.
Mystical atmosphere of past centuries
As soon as you enter the cellar, you are immersed in a other time offset. Find out how the pharmacist's craft has developed over the centuries and the important role played by plants, staff and old equipment. In the atmospheric, cool atmosphere, you will come across antique mortars, historic tincture bottles and lovingly labeled medicine cabinets - silent witnesses to an age of pharmacy. fascinating past.
The mysterious underworld of Vienna
The pharmacy cellar is part of the extensive Vienna's underworldwhich is hidden beneath the old town. Hidden floors, cellars and vaults tell of centuries in which these rooms were not only used for storage, but also as escape routes, hiding places and shelters. As you explore the cellar, you can discover the special atmosphere of this mysterious underworld and immerse yourself in a world that has accompanied the everyday life of the city for centuries. This tour combines facts with lively stories and makes Bringing history to life.
A location with a double history
During the Second World War the cellar fulfilled a vital role as a Air-raid shelter. In addition to storing medicines, he offered people from the surrounding area and the pharmacy staff Refuge before the air raids. This additional use shows how multi-layered this location is and links its history with the dramatic events of Vienna in the 20th century.
A mysterious conclusion
Deep beneath the hustle and bustle of the city hides another reality: the Medical roomonce a top secret place, tells of the storage of highly effective substances and the knowledge that generations of pharmacists have preserved. But it is only one part of a widely ramified underworld: a Listed pharmacy laboratorya Air-raid shelterPlaces of refuge for the persecuted - relics of a hidden history. The Viennese underworld is mysterious, multi-layered and deeper than you might expect. Those who enter it discover a side of Vienna that remains hidden to most.
