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Dorotheergasse

Dorotheergasse
Palais Dorotheum Vienna October 2006 005.jpg
The Palais Dorotheum in Dorotheergasse, taken October, 2006
Former name(s) Färberstraße
Part of The Graben
Namesake Dorotheerkloster
Location Vienna

Dorotheergasse is a narrow lane (German: -gasse), terminating at the Graben to the north and Augustinerstraße to the south, part of the Old Town district of Vienna, Austria. It is named for the monastery of St. Dorothea, Dorotheerkloster.

Dorotheergasse is home to Dorotheum, one of the world's oldest auction houses. The Jewish Museum Vienna is also located in Dorotheergasse.

Coordinates: 48°12′31″N 16°22′09″E / 48.20861°N 16.36917°E / 48.20861; 16.36917


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