Palace · UNESCO
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna, Austria
The Habsburg summer palace with ornate rooms and vast gardens, one of Vienna's top sights.
Palace · Austria · Vienna
Hofburg Palace
The sprawling former imperial palace in the city centre, now home to museums and the president's offices.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Hofburg Palace matters
The Hofburg was the centre of Habsburg power for centuries, and the palace grew room by room into a city within a city. Today it houses imperial apartments, a silver collection, a treasury and the president's offices. Walk through the huge gates and courtyards to feel the empire's scale.
Talking points
- It grew over many centuries.
- Imperial apartments show how the emperor lived.
- The complex holds several museums.
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