Historical Places

Historic palace of the House of Habsburg in Madrid

Official residence of the kings of Spain. Built on the old Habsburg Alcázar that was destroyed by fire in 1734.

Royal palace built by the Spanish Habsburgs. Philip II began construction of this summer palace.

Hunting palace built by Charles V and expanded by Philip II. Favorite residence of the Habsburgs for hunting.

Main residence of the Habsburgs in Vienna. Center of imperial power for more than 600 years. Currently houses the Austrian National Library.

Summer palace of the Habsburgs in Vienna. Built in the 17th century, it was the residence of Maria Theresa and other Habsburg emperors.

Prague Castle, residence of the kings of Bohemia under the Habsburgs. One of the largest castles in the world.

Palace where Philip II was born and Habsburg governors of the Netherlands resided. Destroyed by fire in 1731.

Residence of Spanish viceroys in Naples during Habsburg rule.