The Au-Garten Is Another
Place Of Recreation And Amusement, But On A Smaller And Much More Tranquil
And Sober Scale, Than The Prater.
None of the lower classes think of
coming here, tho' it is open to every body decently dressed:
There is not
that profuse eating and drinking going forward. It is more properly
speaking a promenade, and forms a garden with alleys of trees where music
is often performed and there is a superb saloon where refreshments may be
had. The Au-garten is frequented chiefly by the Noblesse and Haute
Bourgeoisie. In the morning likewise it is a fashionable resort to drink
the mineral waters. It adjoins the Prater, being on the same island. It
was the favourite lounge of Joseph II, who opened it to the public by
affixing this inscription on one of the gates:
Allen Menschen gewidmete Erlustigung von ihrem Schaetzer
"Place of recreation open to all Men by their esteemer."
VIENNA, Aug. 13th.
There are a great number of theatres at Vienna. Two are situated in the old
town, viz., the Hof-theater and the Burg-theater. The Hof-theater is
only open when the Court are at Vienna, and they are now at Baden, ten
leagues distant. The Burg-theater is open all the year round, and may be
considered as the national theatre. It is much frequented by the
bourgeoisie and inhabitants of the old town, who do not chuse to take the
trouble to go to the Wieden-theater, which is situated in the faubourgs,
and which is more of a classical and fashionable theatre than the other,
inasmuch as it is more elegantly and classically built, better fitted up,
and has a far better company of comedians.
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