UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1996
Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn
Overview
From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. It was designed by the architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Nicolaus Pacassi and is full of outstanding examples of decorative art. Together with its gardens, the site of the world’s first zoo in 1752, it is a remarkable Baroque ensemble and a perfect example of Gesamtkunstwerk.
About Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna. The name Schönbrunn has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court.
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Details
- Countries
- Austria
- ISO Codes
- AT
- Area
- 186.28 ha
- Coordinates
- 48.1867, 16.3133
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