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Besides historical personalities the World of the Habsburgs presents important economic, social, political and cultural aspects from over six centuries.

HABSBURGER QUIZ

Frage des Tages | 17.5.2012
Wie hieß der habsburgische Erzherzog und Erzbischof von Olmütz, dem Ludwig van Beethoven seine „Missa Solemnis“ widmete?

Habsburger des Tages:

Marie Antoinette,
1755 - 1793

Marie Antoinette

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Habsburgs

All the members of the Habsburg dynasty. Read biographical notes and explore the historical context.

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Journey through the different epochs of Habsburg history from the Middle Ages to the First World War.

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Choose from various themes to access and explore the history of the Habsburg Monarchy, for example 'work', 'love' or 'death'.

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The Hofburg

THEME 1278 - 1918

The Hofburg

The Vienna Hofburg is one of the most historically important architectural monuments in Europe: for centuries this imperial palace was the nerve centre of a world power, and the sprawling complex with its mix of architectural styles was the setting for events of global political significance. The Hofburg symbolizes 640 years of Habsburg rule. As ...