Hofburg Palace

The Hofburg () is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Located in the center of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century by Ottokar II of Bohemia and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence. Since 1946, it has been the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria.

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The Hofburg is a historic palace in central Vienna that served as the main imperial residence of Austria's Habsburg dynasty from the 13th century onward, with various expansions reflecting its importance as both a winter home and seat of power. Today, it functions as the official residence and workplace of the Austrian president, making it a continuing symbol of Austria's political authority.

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Building.name: Hofburg
Building.image: Wien - Neue Hofburg.JPG
Building.image_size: 280px
Building.caption: Older castle sections (left), Neue Burg section (center of image) and Outer Castle Gate (separate on the right), in foreground the Heldenplatz.
Building.location: Vienna, Austria
Building.architectural_style: Neo-Baroque

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Official website: www.hofburg-wien.at
Image: Wien - Hofburg, Leopoldinischer Trakt.JPG

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20 sections

Contents

History
Swiss Wing
Amalienburg
Leopoldine Wing
Imperial Chancellery Wing
Court Library
Joseph Square
Augustinian Wing
Redoute Wing
Stallburg
St. Michael's Wing
Festival Hall Wing
Heroes Square
Neue Burg
Coins
Images
See also
Notes
Literature
External links

Since 1279, the Hofburg area has been the documented seat of government. 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).