The gardens at Schoenbrunn Palace, located in Vienna, Austria, were opened to the public around 1779. The Schoenbrunn Palace was the former summer residence of the famous Hapsburg family.
The palace gardens are essentially baroque in style. There are several interesting structures located throughout the gardens: The steel Palm House and the Neptune Fountain are a couple. The latter, with its groups of Greek - Roman statues, is a picturesque focal point. There's also a zoo - the first in the world.
The Palace gardens are free. They are open year-round from 6:30 AM to dusk. There is a charge to visit the Labrinth Garden and Palm House. Admission is 3.30 euros.
The first zoo - now that's something!
ReplyDeleteYes. That's its claim to fame.
DeleteHi Sherry - I imagine these must be amazing gardens to visit ... and I've never been to Austria ... one day!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I did hear Sheku Kanneh-Mason's cello pieces at the Royal Wedding ... really awe-inspiring ... Cheers Hilary
Austria is a nice country. Visit Salzburg if you get a chance.
DeleteI loved Austria but did not get to Vienna. I must add these gardens to my list. Your blog is dangerous and getting expensive as my travel list grows.
ReplyDeleteHaha! That reminds me of the Facebook page, Bucketlist. I keep seeing all these great places to visit, and my travel list keeps growing.
DeleteOld gardens and zoo.
ReplyDeleteYes. Very old!
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