Schonbrunn Palace

Chillin with Josef, Sissi, Sigmund, and Wolfgang Amadeus

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November 13th 2010
One cannot speak of Vienna without including the many famous historical figures that once inhabited and impacted this flourishing capital city. It is easy to see why so many people flocked, and continue to flock, to such a grandiose city that has functioned as a cultural hub for hundreds of years. The strongest force that brought such wealth and splendor was the Hapsburg family. The Hapsburgs came ... 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