What comes to mind when you think of vineyards? Perhaps rolling hills bathed in sunshine, the scent of grapes ripening on the vine? Well, right here in Hernals, nestled amidst the bustling city of Vienna, remnants of this idyllic past still linger. Hernals, you see, wasn’t always a part of this grand metropolis. In the late 19th century, it was a thriving independent entity, the most populous town in Lower Austria after Vienna. The heart of its economy was its vineyards, a legacy reflected in the very symbol of Hernals – a blue grape on a red background, proudly displayed on its coat of arms. The district stretched out along the Als River, a lifeline that nourished its vineyards and shaped its identity. The Als, the second-longest stream in Vienna, flowed from the verdant Vienna Woods down to the Danube, carrying with it the echoes of Hernals’ rural past. The year 1892 marked a turning point. This independent entity, along with the neighboring towns of Dornbach and Neuwaldegg, was incorporated into the rapidly expanding Vienna, becoming the 17th district. The blue grape on the coat of arms remained, a poignant reminder of a bygone era. While the vineyards have largely disappeared, replaced by the grandeur of Gründerzeit buildings and the green expanse of parks, their legacy lives on. So, as you stroll through Hernals, imagine the ghost of grapevines clinging to the sides of elegant buildings, a whisper of the past in the heart of a modern city. That’s the magic of Hernals – a tapestry woven with threads of history, nature, and urban life, waiting to be explored.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to