Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a stunning Baroque palace located in Vienna, Austria. Once the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs, it is renowned for its exquisite architecture, vast gardens, and rich history.
Top 5 Facts
- Schönbrunn Palace has 1,441 rooms, though only 40 are open to the public.
- The palace gardens cover 1.2 square kilometers and include a maze, a zoo, and the Gloriette, a hilltop structure offering panoramic views.
- The palace was the site of the 1961 meeting between U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
- The Schönbrunn Zoo, located within the palace grounds, is the oldest zoo in the world, established in 1752.
- The palace's Great Gallery is a masterpiece of Rococo architecture, often used for state functions and events.
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