The Vienna Hofburg was the residence of the Austrian sovereigns for over 600 years. It was built in the 13th century and expanded several times. It was from here that the Habsburgs reigned from the 13th century as Rulers of Austria. In 1452 as they became the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and finally as Emperors of Austria from 1806 till the end of the monarchy in 1918. It served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence. It has been the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria since 1946. It is now a World Heritage Site.
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