Wien Museum Sheds “New Light” on the City's Islamic Heritage

Lifestyle & TravelCulture ♦ Published: August 22, 2024; 17:22 ♦ (Vindobona)

In a new summer academy entitled “Islamic Heritage in Vienna”, the Wien Museum is focusing on the city's often overlooked but significant Islamic heritage.

With the 'Islamic Heritage in Vienna' summer academy, the Wien Museum is shedding light on the deep roots of Islam in Vienna's history. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons /Christine Koblitz/ CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Starting on Thursday, August 22, the three-part series of events will shed light on how deeply Islam is interwoven into Vienna's history - and not just through the historic sieges by the Ottomans.

In the first part of the academy, experts and interested participants will examine various objects that have been collected as a result of a long-standing fascination with the…