The Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna was the winter home for The Habsburg dynasty for more then six hundred years. The palace is one of the largest structures in Vienna with exibits showcasing the ruling families extensive silver, gold, and china serving collection. Among the thousands of pieces in the Silberkammer is a 30 meter gold ensemble which is somewhat mindboggling in its proportion.
Also open to the public are the Imperial Apartments displaying examples of what life was like for the Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth. Among the many rooms that have been restored are the Imperial sleeping chambers along with many works of art.
Sissy's tragic life (and death) is often compared to that of Princess Diana, as in the following: http://forum.alexanderpalace.org/index.php?topic=9730.75
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