Hofburg Palace complex was built in the XIII century. For seven centuries, the palace turned into a diffuse and complex in layout and style of an architectural complex consisting of courtyards and squares, various buildings and monuments.

Renaissance building of the Old Imperial Palace served as the official residence of the imperial Habsburg family. There is a Renaissance chapel, where in 1498 singing the famous Vienna Boys' Choir, which once sang Haydn and Schubert.

Ceremonial Swiss gate leads to the inner area in der Burg. It staged tournaments, held military parades and held public trials. In the center of the square stands a monument to Emperor Franz I, and the frame area of ​​the building of the palace to Amalia, the State Chancellery and Leopoldovskogo body.

From the outside of the Old Imperial Palace area is Joseph. Here come the building of the National Library and Shtalburg Palace, which houses the Spanish Riding School. There are performances of horses lipitstsianskoy breed.

The building of the New Hofburg was built before the First World War, when the Austrian monarchy was living its last days.

Albertina Palace, built v1781 year, is now given to place the collection of European graphic art. The palace is located Pallavicini exhibition Salvator Dali. The Treasury kept imperial regalia, coronation dresses, tunics imperial heralds.

Church of St. Augustine, built in the XIV century, was the palace chapel, and is therefore a witness to many historical events. Here are stored the hearts of several Habsburg rulers.