The red and black gateway to the Schweizerhof where the Imperial Treasury is located.

Ceiling of the gateway to the Schweizerhof [Swiss Courtyard] ... Hofburg — Vienna, Austria.

Doorway to the Imperial Treasury ... now and in the 18th century — Vienna, Austria.

The most important crown in the collection ... Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (960-980 AD).

Idealized portrait of Emperor Charlemagne wearing the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire.

Mantle of the Austrian Emperor ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Second most important crown ... Crown of the Austrian Empire — Imperial Treasury.

Ceremonial robes of a knight of the Hungarian Order of St Stephen and a calpac.

Cradle of the King of Rome ... presented to Napoleon when his son was born — Imperial Treasury.

Crown of Stefan Bocskay (Ottoman; c. 1605) and the crown case — Imperial Treasury.

Hungarian Opal (c. 1600) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Set of jewels from the estate of Archduchess Sophie ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Coronation Mantle (1133-1134) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Jewel encrusted gloves made in Palermo prior to 1220 ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Imperial Cross (c. 1030) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Knighting ceremony following the coronation of Joseph II in Frankfurt/Main in 1764 — Vienna.

Robes of a Knight of the Golden Fleece (1712 or 1755) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Chain of Arms of the Herald of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Netherlands; 1517) — Vienna, Austria.

"Carrying the Cross" depicted in ivory (1665-1674) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Christening set donated by Empress Maria Theresa (1757) ... Imperial Treasury — Vienna, Austria.

Vienna: Imperial Treasury @ Hofburg

October 12, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

After lunch we headed back to Hofburg. This time our destination was the Imperial Treasury … accessed via the Schweizerhof [Swiss Courtyard]. This oldest part of the Hofburg Complex was rebuilt in the 16th century in the Renaissance style.

The Imperial Treasury, associated with the Kunsthistorisches Museum, exhibits rare items collected by the Habsburgs during their multi-century reign. Amongst these items are invaluable jewels; the imperial crown of Austria; regalia that once belonged to the emperors and kings of the Holy Roman Empire, including an amazing arched crown; coronation robes; christening sets, devotional images, altars, and more.

No need for many words. The images will reflect the grandeur of the items on display at the Imperial Treasury.Read more