Urban-Loritz-Platz Vienna

Vienna's Casa Malaparte

Tina from Vienna

""Urban-Loritz-Platz" houses one of Vienna's most authentic works of architecture. I like the 102 exterior stairs reminiscent of Casa Malaparte & the views!"

The Urban Loritz Platz is a bustling pivot point surrounded by one of Vienna’s main road axis, the Gürtel. It’s home to the U6 underground station Burggasse, four tram lines as well as the main library. Some Viennese may argue that it’s not one of the city’s most attractive spots (it’s not speckless), but I love its authenticity.
The entire square is covered by a 130-meter-long canopy of membrane and steel, which in itself is already a worthwhile piece of architecture.

My main focus however lies at one end of the square, where you’ll find 102 exterior stairs that at first sight seem to be never ending. Once you have taken a close look at them, you might notice their strong architectural correlation to the Casa Malaparte on the island of Capri. I recommend climbing them, experiencing the same sensation, like walking up Casa Malaparte, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and feeling like the king or queen of the world.

To remain honest, you probably won’t be seeing an ocean in Vienna (depending on your imaginative power of course), but what you’ll see is a bit more of the city’s skyline with every stair you climb. You can take different paths up, sit down and relax while watching the busy life on the square, you can listen to the typical squeaking sound of Viennese tram rails, or simply absorb all vibes while eating a kebab or a falafel that you bought downstairs and definitely deserve after the climb.

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Vienna Spotter Tina

About me Born and raised in Vienna, I finished my degree in architecture in 2017 and have been working in my family's hospitality business since 2012. Currently, I am studying social and human ecology and mediation in order to combine all fields of expertise in the future. I am passionate about painting, especially planets, and try to work on those skills whenever I have spare time. Experiencing new cities and cultures is also far up on my agenda. I usually do this by walking, as I believe it’s the best way to grasp the true vibes of places. Furthermore, I love writing, reading and...

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