Victoria Insurance

This magnificent neo-baroque building was constructed over a period of 20 years beginning in 1893, and was once home to the offices of the Victoria Insurance, or Victoria Versicherung. Rich ornamentation, intricate sculptures and lavish details adorn the facade of this architectural gem, one of the few to have survived relatively unscathed by WWII. Although the building now houses a media academy and various other private institutions, and is, as such, not open to the public, the beautiful baroque courtyard of the historic Victoria Versicherung remains open to all. Heartily adorned with intricate ornamentation, the courtyard is an architectural and artistic marvel that few know of. The courtyard also features an astronomical clock and is just a few steps away from the Jewish Museum.