Favoriten facts for kids
Favoriten is the 10th district of Vienna, Austria. It's a big and lively part of the city, located in the southern area. Favoriten shares its borders with several other districts. To the west, you'll find Meidling, and to the east is Simmering. Liesing is to the southwest, while Margareten and Wieden are to the north.
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Discovering Favoriten
Favoriten is one of Vienna's largest districts, home to many people and interesting places. It's known for its mix of busy city life and quiet green spaces. You can find everything from shopping streets to parks here.
A Look at the Buildings
Many buildings in Favoriten are newer, but some older ones still stand. The Amtshaus (or Magistratisches Bezirksamt) is Favoriten's main administrative building. It was built a long time ago, in 1881-82. This building is special because it's made of red bricks, which is quite rare in Vienna.
Shopping and Markets
The Favoritenstraße is a very important street in the district. It's like the main road that runs through Favoriten. This street was one of the first places in Vienna to become a car-free zone. This means cars aren't allowed, making it a great place for walking and shopping. Close by, you can find the Viktor-Adler-Markt. This market is a busy spot where people buy fresh food and other goods.
Green Spaces and Nature
Even though Favoriten is a city district, it has some lovely green areas. One popular spot is the Wienerberg. This area offers a nice escape from the city hustle. It has a beautiful pond where you can relax and enjoy nature. These green spaces are important for both people and local wildlife.
Community Life
Favoriten is a district where many families live. It has schools, churches, and community centers. The Roman Catholic parish church at Keplerplatz is an important landmark. It serves as a gathering place for the community. The district is always changing, with new homes and buildings appearing. This shows how Favoriten continues to grow and develop.
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The Amtshaus (Magistratisches Bezirksamt), Favoriten's administrative centre, was built in 1881-82 and is one of the few red brick buildings to be found in Vienna today.
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The Favoritenstraße is Favoriten's main artery. One of Vienna's first car-free zones, it is close to the Viktor-Adler-Markt (to the left).
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While on the outskirts of the city altogether new housing estates appear, in the heartland of Favoriten older buildings are successively being replaced by newer, bigger structures.
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Aerial photo showing Wienerberg in the foreground, Karl-Wrba-Hof to the right of it, and Wien Südbahnhof station further away
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Sections of Favoriten.
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Roman Catholic parish church at Keplerplatz
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Wienerberg pond
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See also
In Spanish: Favoriten para niños
