Rick Steves Tour: Hofburg Treasury, Vienna

Hofburg Treasury Tour

ORIENTATION

THE TOUR BEGINS

Map: Hofburg Treasury Tour

1 Crown of Rudolf II

2 Coronation Vestments & Regalia

3 Cradle of the King of Rome

4 Gold Basin & Pitcher

5 Jewels

6 "Unicorn" Horn

7 Religious Objects

8 Coronation Mantle

9 Crown of the Holy Roman Emperor

10 Josef II Painting

The Hofburg Palace’s “Treasure Room” contains the best jewels on the Continent—and that’s saying something. Slip through the vault doors and reflect on the glitter of 21 rooms filled with secular and religious ornaments: scepters, swords, crowns, orbs, weighty robes, double-headed eagles, gowns, gem-studded bangles, and a unicorn horn.

There are plenty of beautiful objects here—I’ve highlighted those that have the most history behind them. But you could spend days in here marveling at the riches of the bygone empire.

Use this chapter to get the lay of the land, but rent the excellent audio­guide to really delve into this dazzling collection.

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Cost: €12, €20 combo-ticket with Kunsthistorisches Museum and New Palace museums.

Hours: Wed-Mon 9:00-17:30, closed Tue, last entry 30 minutes before closing.

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