Hofburg Palace

13th century1279Austria

CountryAustria

RegionVienna

Period13th century

Year Built1279

About Hofburg Palace

The former imperial winter residence of the Habsburgs. 2,600 rooms across 24 hectares. Was the center of the Habsburg Empire for over 600 years. Now houses the Austrian National Library and Sisi Museum.

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