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The last secret of the red Hofburg wallpaper door

Almost all state guests and even prospective Federal Chancellors (Herbert Kickl in the picture) have to pass through this historic door in the Hofburg. But why is the famous buckle set so high?(Bild: Andreas Tischler)

It has seen many politicians and state guests come and go. For some, it has closed forever. There are many secrets surrounding the velvety red wallpaper door in the Vienna Hofburg. We reveal the latest mystery.

Under the emperor, dignitaries passed through the door, now politicians, state guests and celebrities are holding the door in their hands. We are talking about the actually inconspicuous velvet red wallpaper door that disappears seamlessly behind the wall. After all, it connects the living room of the Republic, the country's most important representative room complete with Maria Theresa painting, with the office of the Federal President, the "Green Salon".