Schönbrunn Palace
| Ustria, Vienna | |
The Palace with its surrounding buildings and the huge park is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Austria. It was generally used as the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers.
The Emperor Franz Joseph (ruled 1848-1916), who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schönbrunn. In 1918, the palace became the property of the new republic. Due to this historical importance, its beautiful location and its gardens this palace is one of the very top sights in Vienna. Furthermore the entire complex was taken up in the UNESCO's world cultural heritage list.
Schönbrunn Palace Schlosspark Schönbrunn, A- 1130 Vienna
The Emperor Franz Joseph (ruled 1848-1916), who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schönbrunn. In 1918, the palace became the property of the new republic. Due to this historical importance, its beautiful location and its gardens this palace is one of the very top sights in Vienna. Furthermore the entire complex was taken up in the UNESCO's world cultural heritage list.
Schönbrunn Palace Schlosspark Schönbrunn, A- 1130 Vienna
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