The best palaces and castles in Austria

There are six palaces and castles that you cannot miss if you plan to visit Austria. Of course there are many more in this country, but these six are undoubtedly the most important and if you are short of time they are located in the most touristy and most visited regions.

. Schönbrunn Palace: It is a palace located in Vienna that has 1441 rooms. It was the summer residence of the Habsburg family and was built with Versailles in mind and surpassing the French palace in size. It is one of the best visits you can do in the capital city, it is a beautiful, luxurious and imposing building, witness of a glorious past for the country.

. Hofburg: It is also located in Vienna and is the winter palace of the Habsburgs, seat of imperial power at the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Today it houses several presidential offices and the Spanish Riding School.

. Belvedere Palace: it is also in Vienna and is in the baroque style. It was the summer home of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the nation's military hero, a palace handed over by the throne in recognition of his military achievements. Afterward, he did some baroque touch-ups and decorated it with many works of art.

. Esterházy Palace- This is a castle that is situated in Eisentadt, the capital of the Burgerland state and seat of the princes of Esterházy, an important and powerful Hungarian family who helped the Habsburgs to gain control of Hungary. It was designed by an Italian architect and work began in 1663.

. Residence: This palace complex is in Salzburg and was the seat of the prince bishops. It is an opulent palace from 1120 that on the second floor has a 15-room art gallery filled with works by European masters from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth centuries.

. Hofburg: This imperial palace is in Innsbruck and was built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. It was the seat of Emperor Maximilian I and in the XNUMXth century the Empress Maria Teresa made major modifications. In one of its rooms today it houses the portrait of one of the most famous daughters of the Empress: Marie Antoinette.


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  1.   joana said

    alfiiiin already look for what I was looking for! XD