In this grey and gloomy weekend, I like to remember and share the best of my last weekend visit of Schönbrunn Palace and gardens.
Schönbrunn Palace 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.
The Schönbrunn Palace in its present form was built and remodelled during the 1740–50s during the reign of empress Maria Theresa who received the estate as a wedding gift. Franz I commissioned the redecoration of the palace exterior in the neoclassical style as it appears today.
Schönbrunn park and gardens are in immaculate condition, so you can enjoy over a square kilometre of tree-lined avenues, lawns, woods, and landscaped flowerbeds.
Open to the public since 1779, the grounds conceal various architectural delights. Expect fountains, fake ruins, statues, and walled gardens. There is also a maze and a labyrinth. Look out, also, for red squirrels entirely unconcerned by the crowds.
Access to park and most of the gardens is free.
Schönbrunn Palace and gardens are amazing place where to spend the whole day. Place where you can enjoy great architecture, amazing greenery and smell the roses.
Used resources for this article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%B6nbrunn_Palace