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  1. Schönbrunn Palace ( German: Schloss Schönbrunn [ˈʃlɔs ʃøːnˈbʁʊn] ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Schloss Scheenbrunn) was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The name Schönbrunn (meaning "beautiful spring") has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court.

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    • Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn
  2. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria’s most important cultural assets, and since the 1960s has been one of Vienna’s major tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors each year. At the 20th session of the World Heritage Committee held in December 1996, Schönbrunn Palace was put on the list of UNESCO World ...

  3. Vienna – Schönbrunn Palace. 1648–1918. Lying in the west of the city in the suburb of Hietzing, Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are one of the most important complexes of their type in the world. After the previous buildings on this site had been devastated during the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683, the grandiose designs dreamed up by ...

  4. Schönbrunn – the Habsburgs’ imperial showpiece. 1.1.1569–1.1.1918. Schönbrunn Palace is presented to the millions of tourists from all over the world who visit it annually as the symbol of Habsburg glory and imperial splendour. It was begun as an ambitious project to reinforce claims of imperial sovereignty, but it was Maria Theresa who ...

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  6. Apr 1, 2014 · Why Is Schönbrunn Palace Important? A UNESCO World heritage site, this Vienna palace showcases one of the most significant baroque architectures in Europe. In 1696, Schönbrunn was built after the Habsburg Emperors celebrated their second victory over the Turks in 1683.

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  7. From the hunting lodge into a summer residence. An overview of the fascinating architectural history of Schönbrunn Palace, the beginnings of which go back to the Middle Ages. You can also find out about the origins of the famous ‘Schönbrunn Yellow‘ paint!

  8. Open now. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Cultural World Heritage Site of Schönbrunn Palace is Austria's most frequently visited tourist attraction. In the palace the residential and state rooms with their original furnishings and decorations convey an authentic impression of the imperial lifestyle.

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