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Vienna: The Hofburg

No visit to Vienna is complete without taking a look at its famous buildings. Here we see the Hofburg or should I say a part of it.

"The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Located in the center of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century by Ottokar II of Bohemia and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence." Wikipedia

PiP: The Prince Eugene Monument: The main monument to this military genius, who served three Habsburg emperors, sits on Heldenplatz square. It is a bronze equestrian statue on a giant plinth .
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13 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive building; well taken Herb.
10 days ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

As Jaap said a very impressive building Herb brings back memories along time since I was there.
Have a great day.
Gordon
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

A wonderful exploration walk around Vienna for us Gordon. The other side of the building was just as impressive but quite different. Glad it brought back memories.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Architecture de toute beauté merci pour l'info bonne journée Herb.
9 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Patrick Brandy:

My pleasure to bring you both the images and the information Patrick.

Regards. Herb
9 days ago

Stephan Fey said:

Fantastic building. Will be there this fall.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Stephan Fey:

Something to look forward to with and without a camera.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 days ago

Adele said:

I agree with you, Herb. The Hofburg is the history of Vienna and your fine picture shows its magnificence.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Adele:

Right in the heart of it, indeed Adele. Like London, a lot of history here in this magnificence. Glad you liked it.

Regards. Herb
9 days ago

Keith Burton said:

Such magnificent architecture..............I really like all the arched windows and the colonnade on the next level. The tower is most impressive with some splendid statues on the top (best viewed large).

The statue in the PiP is also very impressive!

Both photos very well captured, in superb detail Herb !
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

They certainly knew how to build such palaces and other buildings too Keith. Walking around here was like walking around London for the first time: jaw- dropping. Glad tou liked this scupture too.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Agreed Herb. A fabulous place.
9 days ago ( translate )

polytropos said:

The Palace Square in St. Petersburg, the Plaza de Espana in Sevilla, ... and this place here, they all looks very similar and give the impression of 'grandezza', as the Italian says.
6 days ago
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