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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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Hofburg Imperial Palace

  • 0 out of 5 stars by becks from Mexico City, Mexico
  • August 25, 2005
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Quote: The enormous Hofburg complex served as principle residence of the Habsburg emperors from 1547 to 1918. Its history goes back even further – it was first mentioned in 1275 when its directly translated name "court fortress" still placed the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna Gloriosa

Hofburg

  • 2 out of 5 stars by PaulH from London, United Kingdom
  • July 26, 2001
Quote: The Hofburg palace is a truly daunting sight from outside. It's simply massive! Still functioning as a governmental building, the President's apartments are inside. The parts we visited are the only parts open to the public - the Imperial... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Viennese Whirl

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The Hofburg - Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs

  • 0 out of 5 stars by actonsteve from London, United Kingdom
  • July 10, 2001
The Hofburg - Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
Quote: If god lived on earth he would probably live in the Hofburg. Without doubt one of the most imposing, impressive, bombastic and grandiose royal palaces in Europe. This place emanates power and court ritual and still today is the true centre of... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna: City of Imperial Nostalgia

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Schatzkammer

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • March 10, 2001
Schatzkammer
Quote: If you are going to make a whole day of it as we did I suggest you listen the Vienna Choir Boys first in the Imperial Chapel and then do the treasury. The apartments and the silver and china collection can be done in the afternoon of the same day.... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna in January

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Hofburg Silberkammer

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • March 10, 2001
Quote: To really have any understanding of the immense wealth of the Hofburg family you need to walk through the Imperial Silver and China Collection. This can be done on a combination ticket with the Imperial Apartments and it is also included on the... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna in January

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Hofburg Kaiserappartements

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • March 9, 2001
Hofburg Kaiserappartements
Quote: The Hofburg Palace is the former home of the Austrian Royal Family . The oldest part of the building dates from the 16th century. The parts that we visited were the Chapel, the Royal Apartments, The Treasury and the China and Silver Collection. The... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Vienna in January

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Hofburg

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • November 29, 2000
Hofburg
Quote: Hofburg, or the Imperial Palace, is the imposing white building with the greenish domes. It housed all of Austria's emperors until this past century, and now serves as the office for the Austrian president. It is more popular today, however, for... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Austria: Vienna

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Treasury

  • 4 out of 5 stars by travel2000 from New York, New York
  • October 30, 2000
Treasury
Quote: When my sister mentioned the Treasury, I had zero interest. I didn't want to spend my last morning in Vienna looking at jewelry. But I was completely immersed from the first room onwards. Try to arrive very early (opens 10am, closed Tue) or you will... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Wonderful Vienna

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Vienna Hofburg Orchestra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by travel2000 from New York, New York
  • October 30, 2000
Quote: We were so disappointed we couldn't see the State Opera that we almost ignored the young men dressed as Mozart who approached us outside the Opera House. It was past noon and they were luring us with 'Tickets for tonight'...we were not interested!... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Wonderful Vienna

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Imperial Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by superpurd from Williams Lake, British Columbia
  • September 10, 2000
Quote: The Imperial Palace was one of the homes of Royalty. One section of the Palace now houses the Spanish Riding Academy which trains and tours with the Royal Lipazzon Stallions. When we were there, you could watch the practices for free at 10:00 am. ... Read the full Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection) review

From journal Four days in Vienna