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Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection)

Centre Of The Old Town, Vienna, Austria A-1010

Featured Review : The Hofburg Palace was the imperial palace of the Hapsburg dynasty. Today it houses the President of Austria.Originally a fortified castle, the Hofburg expanded into numerous wings and courtyards, including the Stallbur...See Full Review

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Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) Reviews

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Vienna Imperial treasure

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • May 12, 2011
Vienna Imperial treasure
Quote: Vienna Imperial treasure nestled in the Hofburg Palace, holds priceless national and historical relics of the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian empires. It is derived from the ancestral medieval treasuries Habsburg dynasty, and contains one of the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna at Christmas

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Hofburg Palace

  • 0 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • July 26, 2010
Hofburg Palace
Quote: The Hofburg Palace was the imperial palace of the Hapsburg dynasty. Today it houses the President of Austria.Originally a fortified castle, the Hofburg expanded into numerous wings and courtyards, including the Stallburg, a palace for the Imperial... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal 4 Days in Vienna

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One of the Most Beautiful and Historical Sights of Vienna

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • July 23, 2010
One of the Most Beautiful and Historical Sights of Vienna
Quote: Here is the first area in the Baroque style - Yozefsplats.Impatience quickly get to the main entrance to the Hofburg will not let me go to the Augustinerkirhe, where married and crowned members of the imperial family, and where lie the hearts of the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna at Christmas

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Hofburg/Sisi Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • December 10, 2008
Hofburg/Sisi Museum
Quote: This is a not to miss site on your tour of Vienna. The artifacts, rooms and riches on this tour are amazing to see. The Habsburgs really lived in the lap of luxury….even by todays standards.The building itself still houses the offices of the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Great Pizza in Vienna?

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Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer)

Quote: The Holy Roman emperor's 1,000-year-old crown, jewels, artifacts of Charlemagne, coronation robes, Christian relics, and reliquaries. I can't say enough about this museum. It was by far my favorite museum in culture-rich Vienna, and one of the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal A Few Days in Vienna

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Hofburg III: Kaiserappartements

  • 4 out of 5 stars by phileasfogg from New Delhi, India
  • July 13, 2006
Hofburg III: Kaiserappartements
Quote: The third—and last—section of Hofburg is the Kaiserappartements, or the Imperial Apartments, once inhabited by Sisi and Franz Josef. Like the Imperial Apartments at Schloß Schönbrunn, the apartments here also vividly reflect the personalities of... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna Rolls--And Rocks!

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Hofburg II: Sisi Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by phileasfogg from New Delhi, India
  • July 13, 2006
Hofburg II: Sisi Museum
Quote: While the Silberkammer shows off the Imperial silverware, the Sisi Museum focuses on the Empress Elisabeth (`Sisi’; 1837-98), the consort of Franz Josef I. One of the most popular of Austria’s royal figures—although her popularity was... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

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Hofburg I: Silberkammer (Silver Collection)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by phileasfogg from New Delhi, India
  • July 13, 2006
Hofburg I: Silberkammer (Silver Collection)
Quote: Constructed in the 13th century, Hofburg was the winter palace of the Hofburgs. A massive complex, it’s today divided into three main sections: the Silberkammer or Silver Collection; the Sisi Museum; and the Imperial Apartments. All three can be... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna Rolls--And Rocks!

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Hofburg

  • 3 out of 5 stars by mooncross from Northern, Netherlands
  • May 22, 2006
Hofburg
Quote: The Hofburg was the winter residence of the imperial family, the Habsburgs. Empress Elisabeth—more affectionatly known as Sissi—lived here. The Hofburg is now a museum that offers guided tours. Prices start at around €10. But if you do not want to... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna Getaway

Hofburg- Kaiserapts, Sisi Museum, & Silver Collctn

  • 5 out of 5 stars by g-champagne* from N/A, Switzerland
  • April 1, 2006
Quote: The three museums are basically linked together, so one ticket enables you to go to all three starting from the imperial silver collection. Look out for the magnificent Milan table piece. It really tells you a lot about the life style at the court... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna - City of Music and Culture