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Visit to Schonbrunn

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October 1st 2014
There were quite a few passengers on the U4 line. Many of them got off at Schönbrunn and headed the same direction as us. Various types of tickets were available – we decided to buy “classic pass”, which would allow us to look round most of the principle rooms, formal gardens, and Gloriette. Some of the principle rooms were under renovation works. Nevertheless, this didn’t deter us; we ... read more

Europe » Austria » 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