Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Café Frauenhuber

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

1. Café Frauenhuber Marker

Inscription. 1788 gründete hier der Leibkoch der Kaiserin Maria Theresia, Franz Jahn ein Nobelrestaurant, eine sogenannte Traiteurie, wo berühmte Konzerte stattfanden.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart führte hier 1788 ein Pastorale von Händel, und Ludwig von Beethoven 1797 ein Quintell für vier Bläser und Pianoforte auf.

[English translation:]
In 1788, the personal chef of the Empress Maria Theresia, Franz Jahn, established a restaurant for the upper classes, a so-called Traiteurie (i.e. a restaurant where all dishes are cooked to order), where famous concerts took place.

In 1788 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart conducted a pastoral by Handel here, and in 1797 Ludwig von Beethoven lead a quintet for four wind instruments and fortepiano here, as well.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 48° 12.344′ N, 16° 22.35′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Himmelpfortgasse and Rauhensteingasse, on the left when traveling west on Himmelpfortgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Himmelpfortgasse 6, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ferenc Rákóczi (about 90 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Mozart's First (about 120 meters away); Mark Twain (about 120 meters away); Gottlieb Muffat (about 150 meters away); Wiener Aero-Club (about 150 meters away); Matthias Sindelar (about 150 meters away); Egon Cäsar Conte Corti (about 150 meters away); Leopold Auenbrugger (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Café Frauenhuber Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

2. Café Frauenhuber Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.