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	Conference Centre Hofburg Redoutensäle
		The Hofburg in Vienna is home to the permanent conference centre of the Austrian Presidency.
		The entrance to the Conference Centre Hofburg Redoutensäle is in Josefsplatz.
		The conference facilities include two historic rooms of the Hofburg Palace: the Grosser Redoutensaal and the Kleiner Redoutensaal (the large and the small Redoutensaal).
	www.eu2006.at /en/Media_Service/Venues/Vienna/conference_centre_Hofburg_Redoutensaele.html (136 words)

	Pictures of Austria 11
		The Hofburg palace, which is now located between Josefsplatz, Michaelerplatz, and the Burgring, was the seat of government of the Austrian sovereigns from the 13th century, and the German kings and Holy Roman emperors from the 15th century until 1806, and of the emperor of Austria until 1918.
		From an artistic point of view, the most important part of the Hofburg is the court library, completed by J.E. Fischer von Erlach in 1735 after plans made by his father for Emperor Karl VI in 1735.
		It was to extend from the Hofburg to the court stables.
	www.geocities.com /historyofaustria/austriapictures11.html (957 words)

	Hofburg, Wien (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hofburg, in Vienna´s 1st district, palace now located between Josefsplatz, Michaelerplatz and Burgring, was the seat of government (first documented mention in 1279) of the Austrian sovereigns from the 13
		Spanish Riding School) the Hofburg remained unfinished; the intended construction of a dome was not realised because the Hofburgtheater was located there.
		The most important part of the Hofburg, from an artistic point of view, is the court library completed by J. Fischer von Erlach in 1735 after plans made by his father for Emperor Karl VI 1735.
	www.aeiou.at /aeiou.encyclop.h/h713402.htm;internal&action=_setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE=en (694 words)

	Hofburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Denne artiklen handler om Hofburg i Wien, for Hofburg i Innsbruck, se Hofburg (Innsbruck).
		Slottet og borgen Hofburg i Wien er den tidligere keiserlige residensen.
		Fra 1438 til omkring 1580 var den residens for keiseren av det tysk-romerske rike, senere residens for keiseren av Østerrike frem til 1918.
	encyklopedi.com /Hofburg (304 words)

	Square Heldenplatz - Square with the new Hofburg - Square with the new Hofburg and monuments of Erzherzog Karl and ...
		Square Heldenplatz - Square with the new Hofburg - Square with the new Hofburg and monuments of Erzherzog Karl and Prinz Eugen von Savoyen.
		Square with the new Hofburg, Square with the new Hofburg and monuments of Erzherzog Karl and Prinz Eugen von Savoyen.
		Square with the new Hofburg and monuments of Erzherzog Karl and Prinz Eugen von Savoyen.
	www.vienna.cc /english/hofburg2.htm (146 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Vienna's Hofburg Palace
		Vienna's Hofburg Palace: Emperors, Stallions, and Unicorn Horns
		At the Hofburg, ponder Sissy's dressing room where servants worked two hours a day on her famous hair.
		The Hofburg's New Palace, the last grand addition to the complex from just before World War I, was built for Franz Ferdinand Hapsburg but never used.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/austria/01hofburg.htm (1035 words)

	Welcome to www.madaboutbeethoven.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Hofburg Palace on the Michaelerplatz was the official residence of the Emperor.
		Through Rudolph's patronage, Beethoven was given unlimited access to the Hofburg Palace, according him a status not enjoyed by either of his two great predecessors, Mozart and Haydn.
		Today the Hofburg is the official residence of the President of Austria.
	www.madaboutbeethoven.com /pages/people_and_places/places_inner_vienna/inner_vienna_hofburg.htm (223 words)

	Hofburg
		The so-called Leopoldie Wing of the Hofburg has housed the Offices of the Austrian Federal President since 1946.
		There are several other museums in the Hofburg, including Musical Instruments and and exhibit on archeological excavations in Ephesus.
		Part of the Palace you are unable to tour because it is the residence of the President of Austria.
	www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Central_Europe/Austria/austria2.htm (476 words)

	LearnPlus Vienna Sightseeing Guide
		History - Originally a medieval castle, the Hofburg (Hof = court + Burg = castle) has been subject to constant change, construction, and expansion as the fortunes of the ruling Habsburg family rose and made it the seat of one of the most powerful dynasties on the European continent.
		Today the Hofburg reflects almost a thousand years of European and Austrian history: cultural and art history as well as political history since most architectural styles dating from the 13th to the 20th century are represented here.
		The whole complex is almost a city within the city: the Hofburg comprises 18 wings enclosing 19 courtyards built during the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Biedermeier, and Historicism periods.
	www.learnplus.com /guides/vienna-sight-01.html (1026 words)

	Hofburg - Kaiserappartements - Silberkammer- Introduction
		Hofburg - Imperial Apartments - Sisi Museum - Imperial Silver Collection
		You'll also learn something about the history of the Habsburgs and the Hofburg Palace itself.
		The Vienna Hofburg was not only the centre of the Habsburg empire for over 600 years but also the main residence of the imperial family.
	www.hofburg-wien.at /en/site/publicdir (362 words)

	IgoUgo: Vienna Attractions, Vienna Festivals, Things To Do In Vienna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The huge Hofburg (Court Palace) is the most important secular building in Vienna, once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire.
		The old Hofburg, with its many different sections and courtyards, was built (and renovated many times) between the 13th and the early 19th centuries.
		Today, the Hofburg is home to various museums (Völkerkundemuseum, Schatzkammer, Nationalbibliothek, Albertina, Theatermuseum, Prunksaal, Lippizanermuseum, Spanische Hofreitschule and Kaiserappartments) and the library, as well as the offices of the Austrian President.
	www.igougo.com /planning/journalEntryActivity.asp?type=2&entryID=4800 (613 words)

	Vienna : The Hofburg Palace Complex (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Hofburg's styles, which are not always harmonious, result from each emperor's opting to add to or take away some of the work done by his or her predecessors.
		At first, their primary task was to participate in the Mass at the Imperial Chapel of Hofburg Palace every Sunday.
		Joseph Haydn, a member of the Cathedral Choir of St. Stephan's, sang with the court choirboys in the chapel of the Hofburg and in the newly built palace of Schönbrunn.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=68&catID=0068022171 (608 words)

	Wiener Hofburg Orchester, Vienna
		The Wiener Hofburg Orchester in Imperial Palace, Festsaal, Vienna, Austria
		The Wiener Hofburg Orchester consisting of around 40 professional musicians and international renowned soloists of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Volksoper plays in the breathtaking halls of Vienna Imperial Palace (Wiener Hofburg).
		The Wiener Hofburg Orchester, which the musician and conductor Gert Hofbauer founded 30 years ago, plays in Vienna concerts with the famous and beloved compositions by the "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss son as well as arias and duets of operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
	www.classictic.com /?location=concerts&cid=10010&sid= (432 words)

	Imperial Palace
		In the course of history the residential area was continuously enlarged, each ruler left his or her traces.
		The Hofburg was winter residence and seat of government and still is a governmental building containing many offices of the civil service.
		On several occasions fires menaced the Hofburg, the last one in 1992.
	www.homestead.com /wienfuehrung/Tetext1.html (182 words)

	Hofburg Veranstaltungen - Kaiserball
		Vienna, celebrated city of music, takes pride in inviting you to the Imperial Ball in the halls of the Hofburg Palace.
		This year the traditional New Year’s Eve Ball is held under the motto “Mozart” on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birthday of this greatest musical genius.
		Celebrate the beginning of the Mozart year 2006 in the state apartments of the ancient imperial winter residence and dance into the New Year to the strains of Viennese waltz and operetta melodies!
	www.hofburg.com /e/va (83 words)

	Sisi - Elisabeth - Empress of Austria
		The empress, affectionately known to millions as "Sisi", was as intelligent as she was extravagant, and was decades ahead of her time.
		Although the imperial surroundings of Schönbrunn Palace and the glittering Vienna Hofburg were her home, the consort of the Austrian emperor established a special relationship with all classes of her subjects.
		Little wonder then that following her tragic death Princess Diana was often likened in obituaries to Sisi: Both were women of extraordinary beauty and represented their countries with dignity and elegance.
	www.geocities.com /Vienna/1605/sissy.htm (1152 words)

	Journey to Slovakia, Part 16
		After leaving the National Library, we strolled through courts and passageways of the Hofburg, emerging onto a large open area called the Heldenplatz.
		And ahead was the Neue Burg, a monumental curved building that was the most recently-built portion of the Hofburg, constructed by Emperor Franz Joseph and completed just before World War I.
		The Neue Berg was the place where Adolf Hitler stood to announce the Anschluss (the takeover of Austria by Germany) in 1938.
	www.leslie-turek.com /trip16.html (1730 words)

	Vienna City Guide - Sights of Vienna
		The historical buildings are restored by experts of international reputation under the supervision of the conservation authorities and serve present-day purposes without any defeat of its fascination.
		The Hofburg was orignially a medieval castle, but today only the castle chapel remembers of its medieval past.
		(The Lipizzaner is regarded as the oldest classic horse race in Europe) The Riders of the Spanish Riding School train the horses and perform in the Winter Riding School in the Vienna Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in a splendid Baroque structure hall built by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Erlach between 1729 and 1735.
	www.aboutvienna.org /sights/sights_detail.htm (1382 words)

	Vienna Concerts - Strauss - Mozart - Hofburg Vienna - Concerts in Vienna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Vienna Concerts - Strauss - Mozart - Hofburg Vienna - Concerts in Vienna
		Formerly the winter residence of the Habsburgs, the Hofburg has a unique situation among the great festive halls in Vienna.
		It was here that the Emperor held his audiences, gala dinners and royal balls.
	www.hofburgorchester.at /en/saele.html (97 words)

	Kat's Korner Bookstore - The Hofburg Treasures Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		When the Hofburg Museum in Vienna suffers the theft of two relics -- believed to possess mystical power -- chief curator Werner Liebenfels dares not turn to government agencies for help.
		Instead, he hires the detective team McBride & McBride, relying on their integrity and high moral character to uncover the thieves and return the articles.
		Suddenly, they are thrust from their mundane pursuits as private investigators into a web of intrigue, betrayal, occultism, and murder.
	ryanscott.tripod.com /books/hofburg.html (184 words)

	wirsind (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Our Federal President resides in the former apartements of Maria Theresia and her son Joseph II. A number of museums and the National Library are located in the Hofburg.
		The Lipizzaners which you can see in their stables also were in great danger.
		Topic: Unknown and notarious scandals and lovestories of the Imperial family are told on a walk in the Hofburg area and the close vicinity.
	www.wienfuehrung.com /English.html (963 words)

	Hofburg Kongresszentrum, Vienna \| Destination Management by Austria Congress
		History was made in the Hofburg's halls.The Hofburg Redoutensäle Vienna, part of the palace complex, can be reached through an individual entrance or via the Hofburg Congress Center Vienna.
		All of this is enhanced by the Hofburg's central location in the heart of the city, and indeed helps to make this former imperial palace one of Europe's first addresses.
		The exclusive caterer of the Hofburg Congress Center & Redoutensäle Vienna organizes gala dinners, caters meetings, events and traditional Viennese balls in the historic halls of the Hofburg Palace.
	www.austriacongress.com /locations/903 (295 words)

	Hofburg Complex, The :: Heldenplatz, Vienna, Vienna, Austria :: Glass Steel and Stone
		Hofburg Complex, The :: Heldenplatz, Vienna, Vienna, Austria :: Glass Steel and Stone
		The Hofburg Complex was built as the imperial home of the Habsburgs, and they lived there until 1918.
		The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Art) has exhibits of ancient art, a collection of armor, even a collection of antique musical instruments.
	www.glasssteelandstone.com /BuildingDetail/20.php (263 words)

	Hofburg \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Innsbruck \| Frommers.com
		The structure has four wings and a two-story Riesensaal (Giant's Hall) painted in white and gold and filled with portraits of the Hapsburgs.
		Also of compelling interest within the Hofburg are the State Rooms, the chapel, and a scattering of private apartments.
		You can wander at will through the rooms, but if you want to participate in a guided tour, management conducts two a day, at 11am and 2pm, in a multilingual format that includes English.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/innsbruck/A9583.html (244 words)

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