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Martin Mutschlechner. Next chapter. In 1743, at the very beginning of her reign, she decided to have the existing complex of buildings at Schönbrunn remodelled as her residence. Started as an ambitious project in an earlier age, it had later been abandoned half-finished.
- The Maria Theresa Monument
13 May 1888 saw the unveiling of a large monument situated...
- The Beginnings
The grounds of the later palace complex were owned and...
- The Maria Theresa Monument
Celebrating with Maria Theresa – the ceremonial paintings at Schönbrunn. They seem like a snapshot of a world long past: the large-scale ceremonial paintings that today still adorn the walls at Schönbrunn Palace, witnesses to an important epoch of courtly culture and the reign of Maria Theresa.
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(1619 picture of Schönbrunn. Photo courtesy of the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek – Austrian National Library) In the mid-13th century, the land in and around Schönbrunn — the present day district of Hietzing — all belonged to the Klosterneuburg Abbey (which still existsand makes a nice trip; Klosterneuburg is an upmarket town along the Danube ...
(Emperor Matthias, who inadvertently gave Schönbrunn its name. Photo courtesy of the Rijksmuseum) The story goes that the name reflects the exclamation made by Emperor Matthias on discovering a spring in the grounds of the estate earlier that century; “Ei, welch’ schöner Brunn’!” translates literally as , “Oh, what a pretty spring!” The new buildin...
(1782 picture of Schönbrunn (note the colour). Photo courtesy of the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek – Austrian National Library) The palace achieved its full glory some 40-50 years later, thanks to the drive of Empress Maria Theresa. Until the Empress’s reign (which began in 1740), Schönbrunn had always been an occasional summer retreat or dowa...
(Schönbrunn palace today) Most of the later work went on inside the palace, with extensive refurbishments and changes accompanying, for example, the accession of Emperor Franz Joseph in 1848 and his subsequent marriage to Elisabeth in 1854. The imperial couple were the only royals after Maria Theresa to make Schönbrunn their preferred summer reside...
More history. Imperial summer residence. During the reign of Maria Theresa, as an imperial summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace became the glittering focus of court life. From this time on, it played host to the leading statesmen of Europe. Google Arts & Culture.
Mar 15, 2017 · The Vienna estate served as the official address for Austrian rulers, but the young empress, Maria Theresa, truly loved this palace, which was a wedding gift from her father. She had it...
Mar 15, 2017 · Anyone who has visited the Great Gallery at Schönbrunn Palace can tilt their head back and see Maria Theresa portrayed in the center of the ceiling fresco. She made Schönbrunn a center of...
Location: The Schonbrunn Palace is located at Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria. Date of opening: Schonbrunn Palace was first opened to the public in 1779, during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa's son, Emperor Joseph II. Timings: Daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except on December 24th and 31st, when it closes early at 2:00 PM.
