559BCE
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus becomes king; the Imperial calendar counts its years from this beginning.
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lion & Sun CenterVienna · Austria
The Center of Patriotic Iranians in Exile
The House of the Lion and the Sun is a cultural, social space and a gathering place in Vienna. The goal of this center is to create a peaceful, accessible, and intergenerational environment where people can meet, converse, learn from one another, and participate in joint activities.
01The Center
A house in Viennafor the memory of Iran
The Center of Patriotic Iranians in Exile
The House of the Lion and the Sun is a cultural, social space and a gathering place in Vienna. The goal of this center is to create a peaceful, accessible, and intergenerational environment where people can meet, converse, learn from one another, and participate in joint activities.
The primary focus of the center is on the following areas:
- Social Participation
- Integration and Coexistence
- Language Reinforcement
- Multilingualism
- Cultural Education
- Intergenerational Connection
- Volunteering
02The Archive
From Cyrusto today
Years in the Gregorian calendar.
539BCE
The Cyrus Cylinder
After Cyrus enters Babylon, this clay cylinder is inscribed in cuneiform.
British Museum; photo Daderot, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
518BCE
Persepolis
Under Darius I, the building of Persepolis begins.
Phillip Maiwald, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
1906
The Constitutional Revolution
Iran's first parliament opens; the Supplementary Law (1907) describes the tricolour flag with the Lion and Sun.
Library of Congress, World Digital Library, public domain
1925
Reza Shah Pahlavi
Reza Shah ascends the throne and the Pahlavi dynasty begins.
Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
1941
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi ascends the throne.
Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
1971
The 2,500-Year Celebration
The celebration of 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy is held at Persepolis.
Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
1976
The Imperial Calendar
The Imperial calendar is officially adopted; the year is 2535.
Iran Post, 1976; public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Today
Lion & Sun Center
Today, in Vienna: a house for memory, culture and gathering.
03Activities & Services
Together — never alone.With one another — not merely side by side.
Our doors are open to everyone.
01Language and Education
02Children and Multilingualism
03Youth and Seniors – Together, Not Alone
04Music, Art and Creativity
05Health and Social Guidance
06Social Guidance and Accompaniment
07Discover Austria
08Volunteering
09Persian Culture, History and Heritage
10Cultures in Dialogue
11Freedom, Dialogue and Human Rights- All programs
04
Weekly Schedule
Monday
German in Everyday Life / Language Café
Tuesday
Youth and Seniors / Coffee, Conversation, Games and Walks
Wednesday
Children / Language, Culture and Creative Activities
Thursday
Social Accompaniment and Guidance
Friday
Music, Art, Photography or Cultural Program
Weekend
Cultural programs, excursions, and intergenerational activities
The weekly schedule is regularly updated and adapted to special occasions.
06The Library
Library and Reading Room
The library serves as an inspiring space to discover Persian literature and culture, and engage in open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
The Library
07Visit
Visitthe Center
- Address
- Scherffenberggasse 5/1/R02, 1180 Vienna
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 9 am – 8 pm Sat: 10 am – 4 pm Sun: closed, except for programmes and special events
- Contact
- contact@lionandsuncenter.org +43 681 103 20 389