
24.12.2012 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of Empress Elisabeth. In the context of this anniversary, we are concentrating on Elisabeth as a family person. From...
more"On the occasion of the Empress Elisabeth anniversary year 2012"
Franz Xaver Winterhalter's famous painting of Empress Elisabeth in the Court Gala robes also made famous the Empress's diamond stars. There were various versions of...
The World of the Habsburgs is a virtual exhibition showcasing the history of the Habsburgs and their times. More than a thousand images accompanied by multimedia presentation of texts, maps, a genealogical table and a navigable timeline, will open up completely new contexts and connections.
For many centuries, the Vienna Hofburg was the centre of the Habsburg empire. Three museum attractions provide historically accurate insights into the tradition and daily life at court: the authentically-furnished Imperial Apartments, the tasteful Sisi Museum and the Silver Collection as a comprehensive collection of Imperial utilitarian objects.
The Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and the Silver Collection are amongst Vienna's top sights, attracting around 600,000 visitors each year.