Sinful Vienna

We’ll take you on a journey through the history of the “Grabennymphs” and “Hübschlerinnen”, the ladies of the night. You’ll learn about papal legates and the women who served them, what “Schandgeld” (a type of fine) has to do with Roman emperors, and the meaning of the saying “to have something on one’s conscience”.

We’ll also explore Viennese folk festivals, which often involved scandalous activities, such as the

“Adam and Eve Festival” aimed at boosting the city’s population.

We’ll uncover connections between Maria Theresa and Casanova’s roadshow for his condom, and we’ll learn more about the Chastity Commission and its failure.

A vibrant portrait of Viennese customs awaits you, from Roman times to the recent past and beyond your wildest imagination!