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Friday, 02 October 2009 15:23 |
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The most important treasury in Europe is reason to be amazed ! In the oldest part of the Imperial Hofburg Palace(from 13th century), you find not only the Emperor’s Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (circa 962) and the Austrian Emperor’s Crown (1602), but also the Burgundian Treasure from the fifteenth century and the Treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Fascinating treasures from the possessions of the Habsburgs, among them a “unicorn” almost two and a half meters long, are exhibited here together with the crown of Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612). The orb and scepter, the insignia of the imperial house of Austria, were symbols of might and dignity for centuries. These pieces are set with valuable jewels; they and the intricately worked jewelry are not only witnesses of history, they are also worth a fortune. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 October 2009 15:32 |
