The Imperial Treasury of Vienna

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Hightlights

• see the precious treasure of the Holy Roman Empire
• learn why the cradle of Napoleon’s son is kept in Vienna
• hear stories of the still active services of the knightly Order of the Golden Fleece

Description

Hidden in the Imperial Palace, the so called Swiss Wing, there is the Imperial Treasury of Vienna. There are on display invaluable items, crowns and insignia. For example the agate bowl, which for a long time was assumed to be the holy grail. Or the horn of a real unicorn. Glance at the Insignia of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation and learn, how the private crown of Rudolf II. became the official crown of the Austrian monarchy. Admire the cradle of Napoleon’s son and keepsake of Emperor Maximilian I., the so called “last knight”.

Learn the history and histories of selected items at the Imperial Treasury of Vienna. Admire the grace and beauty of individual craftworks. You will be impressed.

Route

• 1

  Treffpunkt

  Imperial Palace / Swiss Wing; Entrance of the Imperial Treasury

• 2

  Endpunkt

  Imperial Palace / Swiss Wing; Entrance of the Imperial Treasury

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