👑 What to do if one was invited to an #audience with #Emperor Franz Joseph? 👉 Ladies immediately sank into the court curtsy, gentlemen made a deep bow. 👉 No one addressed the emperor on their own initiative. 👉 No one turned their back on the emperor. 📸 ©SKB/Frank Burchert

Did you know that the magnificent #Hofburg in #Vienna was once the epicenter of an #empire governing more than 50 million people during the monarchy? The grand palace truly lived up to its role as the imperial residence of such a vast realm. 🌍 📸 by instagram.com/erik.martini

👑 How did #Empress #Elisabeth, known as #Sisi, become #Sissi? In the Sisi Museum in #Vienna & at the Vienna Furniture Museum, you can find out more about the story of this fascinating woman and how she became a (movie) myth. 🎞️📽️ 🎥 © SKB

🌞✨ Happy Monday from #Vienna! As we step into the new week, we’re reminded of the timeless strength that the #Hofburg represents. This palace has witnessed centuries of history and change. 💪 Have a great week everyone! 📸 Hannes Köttner

POV: How it feels like when you come home after a looong day. ✨ We wish you a relaxing holiday tomorrow! If you plan to visit the #Sisi #Museum, be sure to book your timeslot ticket online in advance. 📷 © SKB / Frank Burchert

✨It's the little things! Beyond the iconic portraits of #Empress #Sisi and her exquisite dresses, it's the intricate original details that truly capture the essence of life in the Imperial Apartments. Come & see for yourself! 📷©SKB

Wishing you a radiant start to the week from the #Sisi #Museum, with a glimpse of the beautiful morning glow over the 'Michaelerkuppel'! 💡 Did you know this #baroque masterpiece took over 150 years to come to life? A true testament to timeless beauty. 📷 by Vienna_Story

✨ Happy #WorldPhotoDay - photography has transformed our view of art & history. It created a new opportunity for rulers to represent themselves. One remarkable example are the enchanting depictions of #Empress #Elisabeth as #Queen of Hungary. 👑 Sisi Museum • Hofburg Wien 🖼️©BMobV 📷©SKB

✨ #HistoryFact: Was the beautiful dining room at the Imperial Apartments suited for #banquets? 👉 Banquets only took place in the great State Rooms of the #Hofburg. This room was used for small family dinners during the time of #Emperor Franz Joseph. 📷 © SKB

The ancient world invited #Sisi to dream. You can still find traces of her fascination with #Greek mythology at the #Hofburg. E.g. in her Large Salon there is a marble figure by Antonio #Canova. He depicted Napoleon's sister Elisa Bonaparte in the guise of a Greek muse. 📸©SKB

✨ #ArtHistory Fact: This painting in the Large Anteroom at the Imperial Apartments takes us back to the time of #Empress Maria Theresia. It shows her children performing a ballett on stage. The girl in the middle is Maria Antonia, the future French queen #MarieAntoinette. 📷©SKB

At the #Hofburg, a room is dedicated to the memory of #MaximilianofMexico are brought to life. 🙏 In the center, In the center, you can see a scene of the naval battle of Lissa (Vis) in 1866, won by Admiral #Tegetthoff, a personal friend of Maximilian. ⚓ 📷1-2 © SKB

👑 Skip the queue like royalty with your online ticket! If you plan a visit at the #Sisi #Museum and haven't done so yet, be sure to book your timeslot ticket online in advance via bit.ly/SisiMuseum-Tic… With this in mind- have a wonderful weekend! 📷 © SKB

👸🏻 Did you know that the ladies at court admired #Sisi's style and taste already during her lifetime? 👗✨ In this picture you can see a replica of the #dress she wore on the occasion of her #coronation as #Queen of Hungary. 👑 You can admire it at the #SisiMuseum. 📸 © SKB

🧱#HistoryFact: This staircase at the #Hofburg once connected the Leopoldine Wing & Amalia Wing. In 1946, the Leopoldine Wing became the #presidential #chancellery & this access was walled up. A reminder of how #history & modern use can change the fabric of buildings. 📸 © SKB

🛏️ Wakey, wakey -the new week has started. #Sisi did not sleep in a sumptuous #bed, as some might expect. Such iron beds were considered healthy in her day. No queen-size bed for the #empress - does it look comfy for you? See for yourself at the #SisiMuseum. 📸©SKB

#Eventtipp: Morgen könnt ihr anlässlich von Sisis Todestag die #Führung "Elisabeth: die traurige Kaiserin" im #SisiMuseum besuchen. Erlebt hautnah die bewegende Geschichte der #Kaiserin in den historischen Räumlichkeiten der Wiener #Hofburg! 🎟️Ticketlink: bit.ly/Elisabeth-die-…

In Memory of #Empress #Elisabeth 🖤. #Onthisday in 1898, #Sisi was murdered in Geneva, leaving behind a legacy of grace, beauty, and profound independence. ✝️ Her life, filled with triumph and tragedy, continues to captivate the hearts of many. 📸 © SKB

🎺 Let's open the #door to the weekend! ✨ Why not treat yourself to an imperial escape at the #Sisi #Museum? 🗝️ To make your visit as seamless as possible, we recommend purchasing your timeslot tickets online before you arrive via: bit.ly/Sisi-Museum-Ti…. 📸 © SKB

☔ The arrival of autumn has brought heavy #rainfall to Vienna. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. 💧The #Sisi #Museum is open this week as usual from 9 am to 5.30 pm - last admission is at 4.30 pm. 📸 © BHÖ / Stefanie Grüssl