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j Alte Burg

The Imperial Palace is a vast complex. In der Burg
Its construction was started by the This large inner
Babenbergs, but the Neue Burg (New Castle) courtyard, called
was not completed until 1913. Apart from “inside the fortress”,
housing several museums, including in the has a large statue
of Franz I, built by
royal apartments a museum dedicated to Pompeo Marchesi,
Empress Elisabeth, the Alte Burg is today also in 1842–46.
a conference centre. Different architectural
styles are represented in individual parts
of the complex: the Gothic Schweizerhof,
the Renaissance Stallburg courtyard
and the Baroque Josefsplatz.

The Silberkammer
The Silver Chamber displays
stunning silver, gold and
porcelain tableware, and
vessels used at official receptions,
such as this 1821 goblet.

Amalienburg
In the 19th century,
this Renaissance palace,
built for Rudolf II in
1575, was the home of
Empress Elisabeth.
Shown above is her
dressing room with
gymnastic equipment.

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1 The Leopoldinischer Trakt,
dating from 1660–70 and built
by Leopold I, today houses the
offices of the President of Austria.
2 Michaelertor, leading to Hofburg
3 The Spanish Riding School
stages its world-famous horse riding
performances at the Winterreitschule
(Winter Riding School). . Schweizertor
The 16th-century
4 Stallburg, a Renaissance palace, Baroque Swiss Gate
houses the stables. leads to the oldest
5 Redoutensäle, the former parts of the castle,
ballrooms. originally a four-
tower stronghold.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp292–3 and pp310–12

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