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The
Josefstädterstrasse in Vienna
It
is streets that give cities their character. And, one of the most
interesting streets that I know in Vienna is the Josefstädterstrasse.
This is not only a street full of colour and life, but also a street
with a heart. A theatre. The Theatre in the Josefstadt. And, the
Theatre in the Josefstadt is not only a wonderful theatre, but also a
symbol of permanent strength.
When,
some years ago, many of the small shops in the Josefstädterstrasse
started closing (the competition from the new out-of-town shopping
centres was simply too much) the street went into decline. All that
was left were
florists and bakeries and shops that were shuttered
and closed. But, the Theatre in the Josefstadt was
still there, and so the people kept coming. And, where there are
people - there's life.
And,
one by one, new shops started to open. And, they were different.
There were boutiques, craft shops, shops selling unusual things, and,
of course, many fine bistros and restaurants. The Josefstädterstrasse
had come back to life.
But,
the Josefstädterstrasse has not only a heart, it has also a soul. A
coffee house at the top of the street. The Cafe Hummel. And, The
Cafe Hummel is one of the best in Vienna. And, just like the Theatre
in the Josefstadt, it has survived good times and bad times as well.
But,
McDonald's has gone. Tastes have moved on and the new has arrived. A
new kind of life. And, that's what it is. The streets they remain,
it's the people who change. And, a street that has both heart and
soul can never go down.
The
Josefstädterstrasse in Vienna. A street with colour and life, and,
of course, a heart, and a soul, and a curtain that goes up every
night.
Shuttered
– shutter/shuttered/shuttered – geriegelt
People on their way to the Josefstädterstrasse!
Questions
Why
do streets give cities their character?
Why
did many of the small shops in the Josefstädterstrasse close?
What
kind of shops are there now in the Josefstädterstrasse?
What
gives the Josefstädterstrasse its strength?
Which
famous fast food restaurant has gone from the Josefstädterstrasse?
What
is the soul of the Josefstädterstrasse?
Why
do you like the Josefstädterstrasse?
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