Imperial Festival Palace Hof

The grounds of the imperial Hof Castle occupy more than 50 hectares of land to the east of the Marchfeld Castle Road. The magnificent complex was built in the early 18th century through the efforts of two of the most important personalities of the Austrian Baroque period. Field Marshall Prince Eugene of Savoy was already a legend in his own lifetime. An enthusiast for the arts, he provided almost unlimited funding for the construction, and the brilliant architect Lucas von Hildebrandt used it to realise his virtuoso concept of a unique ensemble, comprising a magnificent palace, beautifully designed terraced gardens and an idyllic country estate.

In 2002 one of the most ambitious cultural projects in post-war Austrian history began revitalising this stunning complex of baroque architecture. The buildings, which had been increasingly neglected since the 19th century, were revitalised with utmost attention to the details of their architectural history, and in May 2005 it was reopened to visitors. Unique in Europe, this world of adventure has since become a top destination for those who seek culture, nature and delight and want to explore the fascinating world of the Baroque in all its authenticity and diversity in an historical ambience.

www.schlosshof.at

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Imperial Austria
c/o Schönbrunner Tiergarten GmbH
Maxingstrasse 13b
1130 Vienna
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