As one of the most important sites of European history, the Imperial Treasury Vienna is a must-see for every visitor to the Danube metropolis. The secular collection, in particular, with its crowns, scepters, and robes, holds unique significance, as it reflects the development and splendor of the House of Habsburg. Exhibits spanning more than 1,000 years are on display, with the journey taking visitors from the Burgundian heritage through the Holy Roman Empire to the Austrian Empire. During a tour lasting one to two hours – with or without a guide – visitors can admire the most important insignia of power, many of which are also masterpieces of art.