President of Austria
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The president of Austria is the head of state of the Republic of Austria.
Van der Bellen portrait
The "Abdication Proclamation" of Emperor Charles I.
Michael Hainisch, the first president of Austria
Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss played a key role in the history of fascism (1934).
Hofburg
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The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria. Located in the center of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century by Ottokar II of Bohemia and expanded several
President of Austria
…precedence, ahead of the Presidium of the National Council and the chancellor. The workplace and official residence of the president is located in the Leopoldine Wing of the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna. Prior to the collapse of the multinational Austro-Hungarian Empire towards the end of World War I, what now…
Older castle sections (left), Neue Burg section (center of image) and Outer Castle Gate (separate on the right), in foreground the Heldenplatz.
Reconstructive drawing of the appearance of the castle until the 16th century
The Swiss Gate (Schweizertor), original main gate
Austrian Crown Jewels kept in the treasury in the Swiss Wing of the Hofburg