The Parliament Building in the Greek-Roman style with the Pallas Athene statue in the front in Vienna. June 13, 2016
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Hofburg Palace is the former imperial palace in the centre of Vienna, Austria. Part of the palace forms the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria. The palace started small with the oldest parts dating back to the 13th century. It has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including monarchs of the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was the principal imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was their summer residence. June 14, 2016
The Hofburg in Vienna, Austria, was the Imperial Palace for the Habsburgs for several centuries, although the current building that is bearing the name Hofburg was largely built in the 19th century and developed piece by piece with parts dating back to the 13th century. June 14, 2016
The Michaeler Cupola leads through to the St. Michael Wing of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. June 14, 2016
The St. Michael Wing of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, with curving façade and its 50 meter high dome dominates the façade of the palace which faces the centre of the city. June 14, 2016
A closer view of the St. Michael Wing of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, with curving façade and its 50 meter high dome dominates the façade of the palace which faces the centre of the city. June 14, 2016
Even the trams in Vienna, Austria, flew the rainbow flag in celebration of Gay Pride. June 15, 2016
The beautiful architecture in Vienna, Austria. June 14, 2016
The Belvedere, which houses the original Gustav Klimp “The Kiss” painting, was built during a period of extensive construction in Vienna, Austria, which at the time was both the imperial capital and home to the ruling Habsburg dynasty. June 14, 2016
Different sphinx sculptures, like this one, are scattered throughout the gardens of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria. June 14, 2016