Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Castle - is the former official residence of the royal court in Vienna. Here were members of the ruling dynasty of Austria until 1918. Today, the walls of this castle periodically president lives and works in Austria.
Hofburg Palace is a whole complex of unique structures that were created in the 13th - 19th centuries. The castle complex was built gradually, the power of the monarchy grew, strengthens the power of the Habsburgs, and constructed new buildings in the castle. Today Hofburg is more than two and a half thousand halls and rooms. The ensemble includes Hofburg eighteen different buildings and courtyards. Today on the palace grounds operate the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Museum of Natural History.
The new part of the castle was built in the period from 1881 to 1913. It attracts tourists not only for its amazing architectural style, but also the unique collections of weapons, books and musical instruments.
Hofburg Castle is located in the historic part of Vienna, so here you can get on any public transport passing through the city center.