Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, Vienna

Name: Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire
Address: Vienna, Austria

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Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, Vienna

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The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, a hoop crown with a characteristic octagonal shape, was the coronation crown of the Holy Roman Emperor, probably from the late 10th century until the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806. The crown was used in the coronation of the King of the Romans, the title assumed by the Emperor-elect immediately after his election. It is now kept in the Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'16"N, 16°21'55"E

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Innere Stadt (Widmerviertel)Vienna Austria

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Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofburg, Albertina, Mozart Statue.

~870 ftW
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~680 ftN
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~760 ftE
Art museum housed in Habsburg palace
Albertina, Vienna
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~180 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Mozart Statue, Vienna
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~1060 ftW
Square, Monuments and statues
Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna
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~650 ftNW
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Heldenplatz, Vienna
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~930 ftE
Memorial
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~840 ftN
Museum of Habsburg emperors' treasure
Imperial Treasury, Vienna
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~760 ftNE
Storied church with Habsburg urns
Augustinian Church, Vienna
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Ephesos Museum, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire?

Nearby attractions include Burggarten, Vienna (1 min walk), Mozart Statue, Vienna (1 min walk), Neue Burg, Vienna (2 min walk), Weltmuseum Wien, Vienna (2 min walk).

How to get to Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire:

Tram

Burgring • Lines: 1, 2, 71, D, U2Z (2 min walk)
Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 2, 62, 71, D, U2Z (7 min walk)

Bus

Burgring • Lines: 57A, N25, N38, N60, N66 (3 min walk)
Albertinaplatz • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (8 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (9 min walk)

Metro

Karlsplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (8 min walk)
Volkstheater • Lines: U3 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (23 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (23 min walk)
Wien Rennweg (30 min walk)