Hetztheater

Wien, Italy

The Hetztheater was an exhibition place for animal fighting in Vienna that existed from 1755 to 1796. It was a circular structure based on the amphitheaters of ancient Rome used for gladiatorial combat and animal baiting. Similar structures existed in the Baroque period in Berlin (the Hetzgarten), N

uremberg (Fechthaus) and in Königsberg.

Listen to the audio guide for Hetztheater Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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