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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HofburgHofburg - Wikipedia

    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.

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  2. 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. Close

  3. www.visitingvienna.com › sightseeing › hofburgThe Hofburg in Vienna

    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. Instead, you get a series of opulent, interconnected buildings that ...

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  5. It was from here that the Habsburgs reigned from the 13th century, at first as rulers of the Austrian patrimonial lands, from 1452 as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, and finally as emperors of Austria from 1806 until the end of the monarchy in 1918. Originally a medieval fortified castle dating from the 13th century, the Hofburg was extended ...

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  6. 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.

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  7. Hofburg is located in the very centre of Vienna and can be easily reached by metro, tram and bus. There are two entrances . The entrance for individual visitors who have to buy a ticket is under the copper dome known as the Michaelerkuppel, which can be reached by going through the Michaelertor, a gate on the northeast side of the palace at ...

  8. 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. Buildings in the complex date from th 13th to the early 20th century, and thus it features a variety of architectural styles.

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