Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, offers its visitors a pleasure and astonishment as they enter this majestic palace magnificence of design and beauty in every corner of it.
Formerly a summer residence of the imperial family, the palace is one of the most impressive complex of palaces in Europe. More than 350 years ago, the first summer imperial residence called “Schönbrunn”, which literally means “beautiful fountain”, was built here.
The Habsburgs imperial family spent most of the year in the 1,411 Schönbrunn Palace rooms.
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Lush gardens surround the palace
Today, Schönbrunn is Austria’s most attractive landmark for visitors – not only because of its legendary character with its luxurious golden furnishings and decoration, but also because of the extensive lush gardens surrounding the palace. For children, they will find a giant playground in front of them, for example, when they try to find their way through the deceptive Schönbrunn maze, or ascend the small hills to reach Gloriette Café, from where you can see a stunning view of Vienna. Children can even wear historical costumes to become princes and young princesses at the Children’s Museum “The Schonbrunn Palace Experience”. And next to the gardens of the palace there is also a zoo with more than 500 species of animals, among them panda bears and other beautiful cubs!
Overnight in the palace
One of the most recent advantages of “Schönbrunn” is that you can even stay overnight! There is only one two bedroom suite in the entire palace, to give you a unique and unforgettable experience.
Spend a whole day
Schönbrunn is only a few stops away from the old city center of Vienna by subway – the journey there usually does not take more than half an hour. However, you can spend a whole day there! Cafés, restaurants, and tree-shaded garden benches provide enough relaxation options from exciting activities in Schönbrunn.
The pleasure of the five senses
There is no doubt that when you gather in one place a pleasure that all our five senses touch, it is very amazing, in the palace we see the magnificence of the design and listen to the beautiful era symphonies, while we feel, touch and smell also the fragrant history mixed with the smell of roses in the singing gardens surrounding the palace, and finally we taste The most delicious food in the palace restaurant.
Didn’t I tell you it’s fun for all senses?
Schonbrunn Palace in the Austrian capital Vienna … fun for your five senses!
Lush gardens surround Schönbrunn Palace in the Austrian capital Vienna
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