Lying between the cathedral and the Danube Canal, this quarter of Vienna has, despite all the reconstruction, managed to preserve some of the houses, places and lanes which characterised the old city. A stroll will be rewarded with glimpses through doorways into peaceful hidden courtyards and charming entrance lobbies. This lively quarter is no museum, however, thanks to its cafés and businesses, busy with locals lucky enough to live in the heart of the city.