Vienna - The Hofburg & Around (PDF Chapter)
This is the Hofburg & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Vienna guide-book.
Vienna’s imperial splendour peaks in this part of the city centre, where horse-drawn carriag-es prance along curved, cobbled streets. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Hofburg palace com-plex, which brims with museums and world-famous attractions.
- stroll through the monumental Hofburg palace complex, explore courtyards like the Schweizerhof, and admire the elegant gates, impressive squares, statues of the Habsburg rulers and monumental architecture
- maps
- view Albertina’s world-class graphic-arts exhibitions and its collection of original graphics by masters within its luxurious palace rooms
- transport
- tour the Habsburg imperial apartments – the Kaiserappartements – the Sisi Museum, dedi-cated to Empress Elisabeth, and the Silberkammer (Silver Depot)
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.
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