Schönbrunn Palace
Search results
The Hofburg (German: [hoːf.buʁk]) is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Located in the centre of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Originally a medieval fortified castle dating from the 13th century, the Hofburg was extended by each emperor. The sprawling, asymmetric complex which extends over 240,000 m² consists of 18 wings, 19 courtyards and 2,600 rooms in which nearly 5,000 people still work and live today.
Hofburg, vast complex of buildings in the center of Vienna, Austria, that was the former imperial palace and winter palace of the Habsburg dynasty and has been since 1946 the official residence and office of the president of Austria.
The Hofburg was the residence of the Habsburgs for over 600 years and thus the centre of the Holy Roman Empire. Apart from its function as the seat of government and administrative centre, the Hofburg was also the winter residence of the imperial family.
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.
The Gothic Hofburg Chapel, where the Vienna Boys' Choir performs during High Mass every Sunday, is a lasting reminder of the original medieval castle. The oldest part still in existence is the Swiss Wing with the imposing red-and-black Swiss Gate.
