Tuesday, 23. June 2009
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. From the 18th century onwards the court spent the summer at [...]
Tags: Elisabeth, Franz Joseph, imperial apartments, Kaiserappartements, sisi, winter residence, Winterresidenz
Tuesday, 10. February 2009
Welcome to the Magical World of the Baroque!
In the eighteenth century, Hof Palace, one of the largest and most magnificent noble seats in the Habsburg empire, was the setting for some of the period’s most splendid celebrations and festivities. This imperial tradition has again come to life. After the faithful restoration of palace and grounds, [...]
Tags: animals, architect, baroque garden, baroque palace, celebrations, Empress, flowers, garden, Habsburger, imperial apartments, Incentives, Lukas von Hildebrandt, manor farm, Maria Theresia, netun, Palace, Prince Eugen, Savoyen, weddings
Tuesday, 10. February 2009
Welcome to the Imperial Winter Residence
This extensive complex of buildings, containing 19 courtyards and 18 wings, was formerly the political centre of the Habsburg Monarchy. Today, the Austrian Federal President as well as numerous ministers and state secretaries have their offices in the splendid state rooms of the Hofburg. Many important cultural institutions are also [...]
Tags: Elisabeth, Franz Joseph, Hofburg Vienna, imperial apartments, Kaiserappartements, Silberkammer, silver collection, sisi, Sisi Museum, winter residence, Winterresidenz
