Vienna in Before Sunrise (1995) Historic monuments and architecture Maria am Gestade — A beautiful medieval Gothic church approached by a steep staircase. One of the film’s most atmospheric locations. Albertina Palace and Museum — Jesse and Céline spend time on the terrace overlooking Vienna, near the equestrian statue of Archduke Albrecht. Maria-Theresien-Platz — The monumental square between Vienna’s Natural History Museum and Art History Museum, with its fountains and grand architecture. Votivkirche (Votive Church) — The imposing neo-Gothic church visible during their tram journey. Mariahilfer Kirche — The Baroque church whose interior was used for the church sequence. The exterior was filmed at Maria am Gestade. Wiener Riesenrad — Vienna’s famous historic Ferris wheel in the Prater amusement park, where Jesse and Céline share their first kiss. Historic streets, squares, and bridges Spittelberg — A picturesque historic neighborhood with narrow streets and old buildings. Mölker Steig and Schreyvogelgasse — Atmospheric streets near Vienna’s old city walls. Franziskanerplatz — A charming square in Vienna’s historic center, where Jesse and Céline visit Kleines Café. Zollamtssteg — A pedestrian bridge over the Wien River, where they encounter two amateur actors. Ringstrasse — Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century boulevard, seen during their tram journey. Donaukanal (Danube Canal) — The riverside promenade where they encounter the street poet. Preßgasse — The street where they hear a man playing the harpsichord through an open window. Cafés and other memorable places Café Sperl — A traditional Viennese coffeehouse where Jesse and Céline pretend to telephone their friends. Kleines Café — The intimate café where they encounter a fortune teller. Teuchtler Schallplattenhandlung — The record shop where they listen to Kath Bloom’s Come Here. Friedhof der Namenlosen (Cemetery of the Nameless) — An unusual cemetery near the Danube where unidentified people were buried. Westbahnhof — The railway station where Jesse and Céline begin and end their time together in Vienna.