The Schatzkammer, located in the Hofburg Palace, houses the greatest treasury in the world spanning 1,000 years of treasures such as relics and vestments from the Austrian Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. Included in the collection are the crown jewels, particularly the priceless imperial crown, which dates from 962, and is studded with precious stones, as well as the Holy Lance was thought to be the lance that pierced Jesus' side while on the cross. Also housed is the Burgundian Treasure, and treasures connected to the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Address: Schweizer Hof

Website: www.khm.at/en/treasury

Telephone: (0)1 52524

Opening times: Wednesday to Monday 9:30am to 6pm

Admission: €12 (adults), €9 (concessions), children under 19 free.