Neugebäude Palace

Neugebäude Palace is a Renaissance palace in Simmering with extensive gardens, ancient trees, and Mannerist architectural elements spread across a large complex in southeastern Vienna. The building features multiple levels with ornately decorated rooms and grounds that reflect the period of its construction.

Emperor Maximilian II ordered construction of this palace in 1569 on the site where Sultan Suleiman had camped during the 1529 siege of Vienna. The choice of location connected a past military conflict to new imperial power through palace construction.

The palace shows Habsburg power through its architecture and marks the shift between Renaissance and early Baroque styles in Austria. The design reflects imperial culture of the era in its rooms and exterior.

The palace can be reached from central Vienna by tram line 6 to Pantucekgasse station, followed by a short walk to the site. Visits occur regularly through guided tours of the palace rooms and grounds.

Parts of the palace were later dismantled and reused at Schönbrunn, including elements for the Gloriette under Maria Theresa. This makes the site an early example of how architecture was repurposed between major Habsburg residences.

Location: Vienna

Inception: 1529

Architectural style: Renaissance

Address: Schloss Neugebäude OG 726

GPS coordinates: 48.16065,16.44235

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20