Fleischmarkt in Vienna began to take shape in 1156, when Greeks started coming here. They sold food here and soon took over the entire district. No one trades meat here anymore, but the name has remained the same. Instead of shops with appetizing cuts and hams, there are now bars and nightclubs here.
One of these bars is a true legend. First, it is considered the oldest in the city - the first mentions of it appear in chronicles dating back to 1447. This is the famous bar "Griechenbeisl" - translated as "Greek Tavern". Originally it was called the "Yellow Eagle", but later it was renamed the bar "Under the Red Roof". Then the name changed again - to "At the Golden Angel", until it finally settled on "Griechenbeisl". Although at the entrance to the tavern you can still see a golden eagle, as a reminder of one of its old names.
However, this establishment is famous not so much for its numerous signs as for its well-known visitors, among whom were the composers Schubert, Strauss, and Brahms, as well as the writer Zweig. In addition, the musician Augustin, known for his song "Ah, My Dear Augustin," liked to stop by here.
The architectural adornment of Fleischmarkt Square is the Greek Orthodox Church, built in the Byzantine style in 1861.
