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Emperors of Austria (House of Habsburg-Lorraine, main line) Francis I, Emperor of Austria 1804–1835: formerly Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (→Family Tree) Ferdinand I, Emperor of Austria 1835–1848 ; Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria 1848–1916. Charles I, Emperor of Austria 1916–1918. He died in exile in 1922.
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- The History of Mary King’s Close
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During the 17th century, Edinburgh was suffering from major overcrowding. The city had been built on the top of Castle Rock with a wall around the edge to protect its residents. But the wall also meant there was no space for the city to expand outwards. So instead as the population grew, houses were packed in more and more tightly, and grew upwards...
Part history tour, part ghost tour, the Real Mary King’s Close has become one of Edinburgh’s most unusual attractions. From the entrance on the Royal Mile the first stop for visitors is an exhibition with models of the close and old maps as an introduction. Before heading down into the close, you meet your costumed guide (ours was poet Robert Fergu...
Mary King’s Close is right on the Royal Mile in the historic heart of Edinburgh, with lots more to see within easy reach. At one end of the Royal Mile is hilltop Edinburgh Castle, home to the National War Museum and Regimental Museums. And close to the castle is the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions with its mind-bending optical tricks. There’s...
How to get to Mary King’s Close
The Real Mary King’s Close is just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, opposite St Giles’ Cathedral. It’s just a 5-minute walk from Waverley railway station and Princes Street where you can catch buses and trams. If you’re travelling with luggage, lockers are available for £1.
Mary King’s Close opening hours and prices
The Real Mary King’s Close is normally open 10am–5pm, with extended hours at weekends and in summer. It gets busy at peak times so it’s a good idea to book tickets in advance. Tickets* costs £21 for adults and £15 for children aged 5–15 (children under 5 not permitted) for a fixed time or £25/£19 for a flexi ticket where you can change the time.
The tour takes around an hour and is in English, but there are audio versions available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Dutch and Hungarian. Most of the tour is underground and the passageways can be quite narrow so beware if you suffer from claustrophobia. It’s not a scary tour though where people jump out at you so is suitable for ...
Dec 28, 2010 · The Imperial Crypt below the Capuchin Church and monastery was originally intended to hold only the remains of Empress Anna and Emperor Matthias, who died in 1618 and 1619. The crypt was expanded ...
Catholicism. Signature. Charles V [c] [d] (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain from 1516 to 1556, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506 to 1555. He was heir to and then head of the rising House of Habsburg.
Karl I, Emperor of Austria (reigned 1916-1918) Unofficial Royalty: Karl I, Emperor of Austria. Karl I, the last Emperor of Austria, was born on August 17, 1887, in Persenbeug Castle in the current Austrian state of Lower Austria. His parents were Archduke Otto Franz of Austria and Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony.
Until the dissolution of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy, the princes were buried in Vranov nearby Brno close to their residences in Lednice and Valtice. Afterwards, a new burial site was erected in the territory of the principality.
