Vienna - Kohlmarkt

The pedestrianized Kohlmarkt links Michaelerplatz and Graben. Wood and coal was once sold on the site of these luxurious shops and elegant boutiques. Two of these, Nos. 7 and 8/10, have facades designed by Hans Hollein in post-Modernist style decorated boldly in metal and marble. The fine Art Nouveau (No. 9) Artaria Publishing House where Chopin lived during his stay in Vienna is interesting.