| Brief Description:
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.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Committee |