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Mauer (German for"wall";Central Bavarian:Maua) is a former village ofLower Austria that has been part ofVienna since 1938. Today's cadastral community belongs to the 23rd District of Vienna, calledLiesing. In the west, Mauer borders theVienna Woods.
Ajasper mine was located in Mauer during theNeolithic. The first official mention of the village dates back to 1210. Wine production began during the Middle Ages, and still continues today. TheSociety of Jesus controlled the village from 1609 to 1773. InBiedermeier times Mauer was a famous Viennese summer retreat location. The first mayor took office in 1850, and the village was promoted tomarket town in 1902. AfterNazi Germanyannexed Austria, the City of Vienna was expanded greatly, which led to the incorporation of Mauer in 1938. The Rosenhügel Film Studios, which were built from 1919 to 1923 in the north of Mauer, were considered at their opening as the most modern and largest film studios in Austria. Almost all buildings were demolished in 2016.
A few decades ago there were dozens of winemakers in Mauer, whose number has gradually decreased over the years. Nevertheless, there are still a lot of winemakers that continue Mauer's nationally and internationally acclaimed viticulture tradition. The best known are the Edlmoser and Zahel families.[1][2]
Mauer's wine-growing area is divided into three locations: Maurer Berg, Kroissberg and Kadoltsberg. The region is known for producing outstanding white wines such asSauvignon Blanc,Gelber Muskateller,Riesling,Chardonnay,Grüner Veltliner and especially VienneseGemischter Satz. Winemakers operate local wine taverns (so-called "Heuriger"), which are mostly located at Maurer Lange Gasse. Unlike many Heuriger inGrinzing andNeustift am Walde, Mauer is hardly frequented by tourists, preserving a true and original vibe. The location was featured in season 7 ofAnthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
Mauer's main access to public transportation is the 60 tram line, which runs fromWestbahnhof terminal (intercity trains andmetro station) viaHietzing toRodaun. Additionally, several bus lines serve the area. Mauer also shares aS-Bahn train stop with neighboringAtzgersdorf at its eastern border.
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