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How to Pick a Crown. A Private Themed Tour of the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer) / Tickets included

Vienna, Austria

The Hofburg's treasury is more than just a repository of crowns, sceptres and historical garments. It's also the perfect place to understand how details create the decorum of power.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 2h 15m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Russian, German

Group size

1–5 travelers

Full description

On this tour we will see the crown of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation, the cradle of the Napoleon II, the horn of a unicorn and the robes of the members of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Each of these artefacts will tell us important and very fascinating things about ourselves.

For example why crowns were invented in the first place, what Russian oligarchs and Roman patricians have in common and what medieval laws are similar to recommendations of fashionable magazines. 

We will analyse the symbolism of the crown of the Austrian Empire and see where the unhappy Emperor Maximilian of Mexico went wrong. We will understand what the sceptre was at the beginning of his historical career and we will see evidence that the historical cosplay was not invented by fans of J.R.R. Tolkien at all. And, of course, we won't miss the religious relics - The Veil of Veronica, the tooth of John the Baptist and fragments of the True Cross.

Each of these museum regalia embody values and ideas about the hierarchy of society, and many of them are based on our subconscious attitudes. See for yourself during our interactive tour of the Imperial Treasury. 

Itinerary

Imperial Treasury Vienna. One of the most important collection of historical artifacts in Europe including the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Entry/Admission - Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Professional Art Historian guide

Important information

Meeting point

Vienna, Austria

Don’t forget

Confirmation will be received at time of booking Infant seats unavailable Infants must not sit on laps Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Treasury. There is one entrance and you meet your guide at left side of the gate next to the Museums sign and before you pass through the glass door. The exact information with photos of the meeting point and your museum guide you will get with an extra file. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any question or have any difficulties to find the meeting point or your guide. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate Wheelchair accessible You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Treasury. There is one entrance and you meet your guide at left side of the gate next to the Museums sign and before you pass through the glass door. The exact information with photos of the meeting point and your museum guide you will get with an extra file. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any question or have any difficulties to find the meeting point or your guide.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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