Hofburg fire

The term "Hofburg fire"[1] refers to any of several major fires that burned in the Hofburg (Royal Court section) of Vienna, Austria.

The Hofburg area has been the documented seat of government since 1279.

[2] Each fire destroyed different parts of the Hofburg, in different centuries, and can be termed the "Hofburg fire" due to the historical impact during a particular century: There have been other fires in the Hofburg, also, during the past centuries.