Street view of Westlicht gallery

Westlicht

Vienna


A former glass factory now houses this photography gallery and museum. It hosts confronting photography exhibitions and has a permanent display of over 360 cameras, arranged in chronological order from photography's evolution through to digital advancements.

Transportation

  • tram: 5, 49 Westbahnstrasse/Kaiserstrasse

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