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Rathausplatz, Vienna

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The Rathausplatz is a square in Vienna, Austria. The Rathausplatz is in the Innere Stadt, near the new Rathaus, after which it is named. Because of its size, its design and the architecture of the surrounding buildings it is one of the most important squares in central Vienna.

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Rathausplatz, Vienna
City Hall Square, Vienna Innere Stadt

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Rathausplatz

City Hall Square
1010 Vienna, Innere Stadt
Austria
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