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The Maria-Theresien Platz market is nestled
between two of Vienna's best museums.

A great Christmas market at the Maria-Theresien Platz has sprouted up only within the past few years. The market stalls form a ring around the monument between Vienna's Natural History Musuem (Naturhistorisches Museum) and Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum) and offer a nice assortment of handmade ornaments, foods, beverages, and other gift items. The market has more ...

visitors during opening week 2007

The stalls at Vienna's oldest Christmas market opened this past Saturday, November 17 and will remain open through December 24. The market, which is set up each year in front of the Rathaus, is the largest of its kind in Vienna. It dates back 7 centuries and now contains more than 140 market stalls selling honey and beeswax products, wool clothing, toys, ornaments, ...

Prosi is a different kind of corner market.

Just across the street from Vienna's main library lies a world of exotic produce, spices, and cosmetics - all housed under the roof of one store. Prosi is a supermarket featuring items from Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The store has a vast selection of rice and high quality frozen fish as well as numerous American comforts like Hellman's mayonaise ...

Locals peruse organic goods at the Biomarkt.

Every other Friday and Saturday at the triangular plaza around the corner from Stephansdom, an organic farmer's market springs to life. On offer are edible organic delights like fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and wines from Austria and neighboring countries. Non-edible organic handmades including woven baskets, soaps, pottery, and felted wool clothing and accessories are also available.

In addition, extra handmade and seasonal items ...