Schonbrunn was the Hapsburg's summer residence. It has over 1400 rooms, of which 40 are open to the public. The exterior is baroque, and the interior is rococco. Schonbrunn is a great example of how the royals lived in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The Palace and Gardens of Schonbrunn became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria UNESCO World Heritage Site
By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna is Austria's Versailles. It is about 4 miles from the center of Vienna, but can be reached easily via tram.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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