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THE VENUE - PALAIS ESCHENBACHInformation about Palais Eschenbach Great Ballroom   © Palais Eschenbach/Eva Keleti The Palais Eschenbach "As a typical representational building of one of the most glamorous epochs of Vienna's history, Palais Eschenbach in its classicist architecture offers space for a broad spectrum of high level events. The noble halls bestow a generous framework for classic events. We support seminars and conferences with state of the art infrastructure and pamper all guests with perfect service." History of the building "In the 1860ies the Austrian Chamber of Commerce decided to erect an own club house according to the building plans of architect Otto Thienemann in the style of the Palladian classicism near the prestigious Ringstraße. 1872 Emperor Franz Josef I. opened the Palais in ceremonious manner. The history of the Palais Eschenbach was shaped by Michael Matscheko, Wilhelm Exner, Franz Wertheim and many others. Many groundbreaking ideas, like for example the Viennese Urania or the Viennese World Exhibition of 1873 were created and realised here. The main storey of the building not only provided space for assemblies, festivities and balls but was also a place to present new technical developments. In 1868 for instance the very first public test flight of Wilhelm Kress' flying model took place in the great ballroom of Palais Eschenbach. After extensive revitalisation (1988-1991) and renovation (2004) the main storey today provides an ideal environment for social events of all kinds. Receptions, conferences, meetings, balls but also clubbings take place in this classic atmosphere." The Great Ballroom "The Palais' great ballroom with its rich decoration is a gem of Viennese classicist architecture. Coffered ceilings, arcades, wooden panelling and marble pilaster make you feel the pulse of a long ago great epoch of Viennese history! Not only because of its extraordinary acoustics, the great ballroom still is an optimal choice for classic concerts, speeches, book presentations or lectures since more than 130 years. Its face changes from a huge ballroom of a classic ball, over an extensive auditorium for a lecture, to a vibrant dance floor for a clubbing. Depending on each needs, there is space for as far as 360 people, or 140 people for the occasion of a noble formal dinner." The above text is translated from the venue's self-description at http://www.palais-eschenbach.at |
