Hofburg - Vienna Imperial Court - details and images

Even in the middle of old town you can admire the lush scenery visiting the private apartments and rooms in which the monarch and his family led their daily life at the imperial court. Many museums and art collections are a testament to its outstanding artistic sense of monarchs.
Imperial Palace was the imperial family lived until 1918. It was originally a medieval fortress from the 13th century, later transformed into the splendid residence of the Habsburgs with the access to power and extend their domination.
Today, the Imperial Palace is the official seat of the president of the republic, and a major conference center and numerous art exhibitions.

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