Venice 026

Hofburg Palace

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July 13th 2008
Tour of Hofburg Palace and Night Train to Venice Today, we toured Hofburg Palace, and the Imperial Apartments. Well, the Austrians sure made a fuss over Elizabeth (Sisi) after she died. She did not seem to care much for Vienna, court life, husband or children while she was alive. Robert and I have diagnosed her as suffering from depression. Went to lunch and had some wine. Have discovered th ... read more

Europe » Austria » Vienna » Vienna

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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