Schonbrunn Palace

Notice its charming yellow color. Very peaceful. Schonbrunn was purchased in 1569 by Maximillian II, it was added to and rebuilt in 1696. Maria Theresia influence can be found in the charming yellow Rococo facade and the very nice Zoo. Although she never had Pandas in her lifetime. Very sad.

Vienna in 10 minutes or less

July 24th 2009
It seems to me that Vienna is a city that likes everything to be beautiful as well as functional, and if it can’t be both, it should be beautiful. The city is full of gardens, statues, fountains, and picturesque scenes. Metro stations are architectural marvels and a 40km manmade island stretches across part of the Danube River solely for the purpose of sunbathing in the summer. Clothing optio ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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