Imperial Treasury Vienna (solo trip)

The big draw for me was the "Imperial Regalia" of the Holy Roman Emperor - the Crown, orb, sceptre, the Holy Lance and Charlemagne's Imperial sword, plus St. Stephen's burse from 800 AD. There were chains from the Golden Fleece lots of imperial/empire vestments, and many reliquaries and holy relics. The narwhal tusk may also be of interest to many. The lighting level is quite low because of the ag...

Of you're a fan of incredibly detailed embroidery, fun and fantastical reliquary designs, and opulent jewellery, this is the place! I spent about 2 hours here. There is also an elevator for those with mobility aids.

You could spent hours in this place looking at all the displays as there is certainly a lot to see. From crowns and sceptres to ceremonial robes and swords, ornate objects to religious artifacts, it contained a lot more than I was expecting. Nice gift shop at end.

It was a bit hard to find the location. The exhibition itself wasn't huge. And although there were some precious gems, if you were to ask me if I really had to see this place, I'd say you don't have to.

Correctly evaluating this museum is particularly difficult, as an Italian, i had the privilege of growing up in a country where the Catholic Church has filled the land with wonders of this kind, spread across countless museums. That said, the Vienna Treasury Museum holds its own thanks to the sheer richness and opulence of its collection. The displays are extensive, and the information panels are ...