Ad
related to: hofburg palace gardensQuick & Easy Purchase with Flexibility to Cancel up to 24 Hours Before the Tour Starts! Browse & Book the Best Tours, Trips, Activities and Excursions on Tripadvisor.
Search results
Vienna’s top attraction is Hofburg, the Imperial Palace, the winter residence of the Habsburgs who divided their residence and official receptions between this exceptional palace and a no less sumptuous summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace.
The 13th-century Hofburg Imperial Palace is an imposing complex of buildings in the center of Vienna. It has been the residence of various rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Monarchy, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy over the centuries and has served as the official residence of the Austrian Federal President since 1946.
Hofburg - Imperial Palace. One of the biggest palace complexes in the world: Formerly the residence of the imperial family, today a hotspot for museums, politics, and events. Hofburg and Heldenplatz.
Within the new walls which were erected in 1817, three gardens were made: the private Imperial Castle Garden (Burggarten), Heroes Square (Heldenplatz) as a large open, green area, and the People's Garden (Volksgarten) with the Temple of Theseus (Theseustempel).
Dec 27, 2023 · Vienna's Imperial Palace, the Hofburg, was for centuries the seat of the Habsburgs, rulers of Austria until the end of WWI. A great deal of European history was written here, in particular by Empress Maria and, for a while, the German Emperor.
The Hofburg is an enormous palace complex in the heart of Vienna, which includes fascinating museums, a church and chapel, the Austrian National Library, and the Spanish Riding School, as well as the office of the President of Austria.
Apr 2, 2024 · Located in the old town at the centre of Vienna, the Hofburg area covers a collection of formerly imperial and court buildings occupied by the ruling Habsburg dynasty between the 13th and early 20th centuries. The complex is not a standalone palace in the sense of a Versailles.
