We couldn't have Mom in Vienna and not take her to Schönbrunn Palace. The former Imperial summer residence of the Hapsburgs.
As far as palaces go....its pretty sweet.
Below, Mom listens to the audio guide while I take a stealthy picture.
We found ourselves pretty much alone in the main ball room, so it was a good opportunity for another stealthy pic. This room has obviously held some very important events and had some famous visitors. Besides the Hapsburgs, and every VIP in Europe for hundreds of years, Napoleon lived here when he occupied Vienna, twice.
Luckily it was a beautiful day as Schönbrunn has some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe.
There are English Gardens, French Gardens, a 250 yr old Orangerie, a Maze, 32 giant sculptures of deities, a botanical garden, and the world's oldest zoo(1752).
and beautiful views....like this one.
Built in 1775, it was designed to glorify Hapsburg power.
Moms love Palaces...and Moms love Gardens...perfect !
We did get a good sampling though...its a really great place to just stroll around.
Built in the 1880's, the giant Victorian style greenhouses are home to thousands of varieties of plants, mostly tropical.
For a few bucks you can wander around and check them all out.
The structures themselves are incredible.
1 comment:
Very nice! Mom sure had some adventure (topped off with a nice falafel!!!)
xo Aa
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