Photography: © Panorama Vienna
This summer, Vienna celebrates 150 years since its game-changing World’s Fair, held at Prater Park in 1873. To commemorate that seminal time and revel in the capital’s continual modernisation, the Prater will transform into a grand exhibition space, culminating in the launch of Panorama Vienna, a vast cylindrical tower near the iconic ferris wheel. The shape reflects a historic domed pavilion built on the site centuries ago.
The new, eponymous panoramas will appear in the form of ever-changing giant artworks projected onto the 100-metre circumference. But the name also refers to the sweeping views provided from three steel platforms at various levels up the 34-metre rotunda. The building will open officially in autumn, but it’s already serving as an event venue. Pre-sale tickets are available to book online.
