Description
This tour begins on Stephansplatz—St. Stephen’s Square—at the center of Vienna’s first district and reachable by the U1 and U3 metro lines.
After a few tips on navigating Vienna, this episode explores the importance of bread in the medieval diet (and the fate of dishonest bakers), divulges some secrets hidden beneath the square, and relates the legend of the “Stock-in-Irons.”
A map of the entire route can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/by9ta3z
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This brief introduction contains information on the Gretl Guides: Taste of Vienna Tour, including the length of the route, nearby restrooms, dietary restrictions, and other logistical concerns.
A map of the full route can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/by9ta3z
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Published 10/21/21
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Published 10/21/21