Imperial Palace (Hofburg). Hofburg is located nearby. The palace was the residence of prince, and it was built in the middle of the XV century. Three centuries later, a large amount of money derived from taxes was used to rebuild the palace according to the order of Empress Maria Theresia. Therefore, a wing in the Baroque style was added to the palace, the appearance of its façade was also changed, the interior was changed to rococo, and the palace got a garden, which is still open to visitors. The street, named in honor of Maria Theresa, is home to the old Landhaus , which is built in the style that can be described as late Baroque. Many years ago the house was occupied by the government of Tyrol. The new Landhaus is located behind the old one.
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