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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Austria > Hofburg Palace (Hofburg) | |
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Hofburg Palace (Hofburg) Description The Hofburg Palace was home to the Austrian Hapsburg emperors until 1918. The palace buildings have been constantly added to for over 800 years, with the first fortifications being erected by King Ottakar Premysl in the 13th century. Today, the palace serves as a repository of Austrian culture and history, embracing 22 separate museums, a 14th-century Augustinian church, the famous Spanische Hofreitschule (Spanish Riding School), the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (National Library), as well as the president’s offices. The most popular of the museums is the Kaiserappartements, which takes visitors on a tour of the Kaiser’s Imperial apartments. The Vienna Boys’ Choir sings Sunday mass at the Royal Chapel. Transportation Air: Vienna International Airport. Rail: Underground: Herrengasse. Tram: B-line to Burgtor. Road: Bus: Services to Michaelerplatz. Car: A1 Westautobahn or A2 Südautobahn to the city centre. Contact Addresses Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: (01) 533 7570 Website: www.schoenbrunn.at/en Austria - Map 
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