Vienna - Kärtner Strasse

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historic buildings, most of them are 18th C., including Nos. 4, 6 and 17 with interesting facades. Only the Maltese church still has a few features dating back to 1265. Inside there are numerous coats of arms of Knights of Malta as well as the 1806 stucco monument with Turkish figures on either hand to the memory of Jean de la Valette, the Grand Master who defended Malta against the Turks in 1565. The oldest building is the Palais Esterházy (No. 41) from 1698 which houses the extravagant fashion house Adlmüller where Viennese high society purchase their clothes. Closeby are fashion shops with clothes by such famous designers as Jil Sander, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Burberrys, Daks and Fiorucci with prices to match. Traditional folk costumes, evening dresses, young fashion and sportswear are all represented. No. 26 the J.& L. Lobmeyr china and glass house has a glass museum on the upper floor which is open during business hours. The Viennese Tourist Board has its offices at No. 38. A relaxing break from shopping can be taken in the elegant surroundings of the cafe of the legendary Hotel Sacher on the corner of Philharmonikerstrasse where a slice of the famous "Sachertorte" can be sampled.