Chambers of Armour
Archduke Ferdinand II was the first to combine his Chambers of Armour as a single collection, according to a clear concept.
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Overview
Chambers of Armour
The Chamber of Art and Curiosities
The Chambers of Art and Curiosities of the Renaissance are encyclopaedic, universal collections that encompass the entire body of knowledge available during their era.
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The Portrait Gallery
The Portrait Gallery contains over 200 likenesses, including paintings by Lukas Cranach, Titian, Anton van Dyck and Diego Velázquez.
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St. George’s Altar
This altar was created at the behest of Emperor Maximilian I, who liked to identify himself with St. George since this saint was considered to embody the quintessence of Christian chivalry.
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The Spanish Hall
The Spanish Hall is amongst the most beautiful halls built during the Renaissance. It was constructed according to the requirements of Archduke Ferdinand II between 1529 and 1572, and it was meant to be a hall for balls and other festive occasions.
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