Chapter 10 – The burial crypt of the Schwarzenbergs
The available information on the burial crypt of the Schwarzenbergs turned out to be rather fragmentary. According to my knowledge, it should be located close to the altar of St Nicholas of Tolentino in the Augustine Church and was in use from 1682 to 1789. By spring 1757, the crypt was the final resting place […]
Chapter 10 – The labyrinthine Hofburg Palace
Hofburg Palace was the residence of the Habsburgs for centuries. In the 18th century, Hofburg Palace reached approximately two-thirds of its modern dimensions. Some considerable extensions were made by Leopold I and Karl VI. During the reign of Maria Theresa, buildings which had previously stood apart were integrated into the main palace complex. On the […]