Michaelertrakt, Imperial palace facade in Innere Stadt, Austria
The Michaelertrakt forms the northern entrance of the Hofburg Palace with a 54-meter-high bronze dome and two symmetrical fountain sculptures at Michaelerplatz.
Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach designed the structure in 1726, but construction remained incomplete until Ferdinand Kirschner finished the project between 1889 and 1893.
The ceremonial hall contains 24 Corinthian columns, 26 crystal chandeliers that held 1,300 candles, and an ornate coffered ceiling for imperial ceremonies.
The Michaelertrakt houses the entrance to the Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum, offering visitors insights into Austrian monarchy through historical exhibits.
Four Hercules statues decorating the facade were each carved from individual 25-ton stone blocks extracted from the Zogelsdorf quarry.
Location: Innere Stadt
Address: Michaelerplatz 1
GPS coordinates: 48.20760,16.36600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:03
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