The Palace complex of the Hofburg was built in the XIII century. For seven centuries the Palace was turned into scattered and complicated in layout and style architectural complex consisting of courtyards and squares, of various buildings and monuments.

Renaissance building of the Old Imperial Palace served as the official residence of the Imperial Hapsburg family. There is a Renaissance chapel, where in 1498 sings the famous Vienna boys choir, where he sang Haydn and Schubert.

Ceremonial Swiss gate leading to the inner area In-der-Burg. Here arranged tournaments, military parades were held and held public courts. In the centre of the square stands the monument to Emperor Franz I, and the frame area of the building of the Palace of Amalia, the State Chancellery and Leopoldovich of the case.

From the outside the Old Imperial Palace square is Joseph. Here go the National library and the Palace of Stalburg, which houses the Spanish riding school. Here are performances of horses lipizzans breed.

The building of the New Imperial Palace was built before the First World war, when the Austrian monarchy lived his last days.

The Albertina Palace, built W year, currently given for placement of the collection of European graphic art. Palais Pallavicini is an Exhibition of Salvador Dali. In the Treasure chamber of the Imperial regalia, coronation clothing, tunics Imperial heralds.

The Church Of St. Augustine, built in the XIV century, was the Palace chapel, and so was witness to many historical events. Here are the hearts of a few rulers of Habsburg.