Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn

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A Grand Tour Through the Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn

The Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, offer a captivating glimpse into the opulent history of the Habsburg Empire. Located in the 13th district of Vienna, this Baroque ensemble stands as a testament to the grandeur and artistic prowess of the era.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

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.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (i): The Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn are an especially well preserved example of the Baroque Princely residential ensemble, which constitute an outstanding example of Gesamtkunstwerk, a masterly fusion of many art forms.

Criterion (iv): The Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn are exceptional by virtue of the evidence that they preserve of modifications over several centuries that vividly illustrate the tastes, interests, and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs.

Encyclopedia Record: Schönbrunn Palace

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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