These oldest sections of the castle today form the Swiss Court ( Schweizerhof), where there are a gothic chapel ( Burgkapelle), dating from the 15th century, and the treasury (or Schatzkammer), affiliated to the Kunsthistorisches Museum which holds, among other things, the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire ( Reichskleinodien) and of the Empire of Austria. The castle originally had a square outline, with four turrets, and was surrounded by a moat with a drawbridge at the entrance. Before that the castle of the Austrian rulers had been located on the square called "Am Hof", which is near the Schottenstift (Scottish Monastery).Īustrian Crown Jewels kept in the treasury in the Swiss Wing of the Hofburg ![]() The oldest parts of the palace date from the 13th century and were primarily constructed by the last of the Babenbergers, or by Ottakar II of Bohemia. Among the events are conventions and meetings as well as banquets, trade fairs, concerts, and balls. Every year the convention centre hosts about 300–350 events, with around 300,000–320,000 guests. In the first ten years, the Burghauptmannschaft operated the convention centre since 1969 a private company (Hofburg Vienna – Wiener Kongresszentrum Hofburg Betriebsgesellschaft) has been managing the international congress and events centre. In September 1958, parts of the Hofburg were opened to the public as a convention centre. At present the Burghauptmannschaft is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Ministry of the Economy. The whole palace complex is under the administration of the governor ( Burghauptmann), who in turn is part of the Burghauptmannschaft, an office which has been in existence since the Middle Ages under the auspices of the Burgrave. Reconstructive drawing of the appearance of the castle until the 16th century The Swiss Gate ( Schweizertor), original main gate It is also the permanent home of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Since then, the palace has continued in its role as the seat of the head of state and is today used by the Austrian Federal President. From 1438 to 1583, and again from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat of the Habsburg kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, and thereafter until 1918 the seat of the Emperors of Austria. ![]() Initially planned in the 13th century as the seat of the Dukes of Austria, the palace expanded over the centuries, as they became increasingly powerful. The name translates as "Castle of the Court", which denotes its origins when initially constructed during the Middle Ages. Historical construction stages in colours: Michael's Square, D Schweizerhof (Swiss Court), E Joseph Square, F Albertina Square, G Burggarten (Castle Garden), H Heldenplatz (former Outer Castle Square) Michael's Wing, 14 Neue Burg Wing, 15 Corps de Logis, 16 Palm House.Ī Inner Castle Square, B Ballhausplatz (Ball House Square), C St. History General plan of Hofburg Palace.ġ Swiss Wing, 2a Augustinian Church, 2b Augustinian Monastery, 3 Stallburg, 4 Amalienburg, 5 Leopoldine Wing, 6 Redouten Wing, 7 Winter Riding School, 8 Imperial Library, 9 Augustinian Wing, 10 Archduke Albrecht Palace (formerly Tarouca-de Sylva Palace), 11 Imperial Chancellory Wing, 12 Festsaal (Festival Hall Wing), 13 St. Numerous architects have executed work at the Hofburg as it expanded, notably the Italian architect-engineer Filiberto Luchese, Lodovico Burnacini and Martino and Domenico Carlone, the Baroque architects Lukas von Hildebrandt and Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach, Johann Fischer von Erlach, and the architects of the Neue Burg built between 18. The palace faces the Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square) ordered under the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, as part of what was planned to become the Kaiserforum but which was never completed. The Hofburg has been expanded over the centuries to include various residences (with the Amalienburg and the Albertina), the imperial chapel ( Hofkapelle or Burgkapelle), the imperial library ( Hofbibliothek), the treasury ( Schatzkammer), the Burgtheater, the Spanish Riding School ( Hofreitschule), the imperial mews ( Stallburg and Hofstallungen). Since 1279, the Hofburg area has been the documented seat of government. Since 1946, it is the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence. Located in the centre of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century and expanded several times afterwards. ![]() The Hofburg ( German: ) is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Older castle sections (left), Neue Burg section (center of image) and Outer Castle Gate (separate on the right), in foreground the Heldenplatz.Ĥ8☁2′23″N 16☂1′55″E / 48.20639°N 16.36528☎ / 48.20639 16.36528
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