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Schloss Schoenbrunn or Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna | View from the front courtyard of Schonbrunn Palace |
Schonbrunn is one of the best main attractions in Vienna. This was my second visit to this palace in as many days. The first day I just explored the grounds: the neptune fountain, the gloriette pavilion, the tiergarten or zoo, the palm house, the desert house, etc. On my second visit, I went on a 3 hour city tour on May 24 2006 which included a tour inside the impressive palace. Met Michael from Australia on the tour bus, so that made my day. It's nice meeting fellow travelers from around the world. Look forward to seeing him again one day. |
|  | Neptune Fountain at Schonbrunn This large waterfountain and basin is at the foot of the hill that contains the Gloriette pavilion. It was sculpted in 1780 by Franz Zauner. |
| | The Gloriette Pavilion at Schonbrunn May 23 2006 The Goriette pavilion, with its neo-classical arcade, was built in 1775. Today it houses a restaurant, and it contains a viewing platform on its roof which allows you a great panoramic view of Schonbrunn grounds and the city of Vienna. |
| Right side of courtyard at Schonbrunn |
| | Schonbrunn Palace This is the view of the buildings to the right of the courtyard or entrance of Schonbrunn Palace. |
| | Palm House at Schonbrunn The Palm House, which is located on the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace, contains a vast collection of exotic plants from around the world. This green house was constructed in 1882. |
| | View from the Gloriette at Schonbrunn This is a panoramic view from the Gloriette pavilion on the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace. |
| Plant nursery at Schonbrunn May 24 2006 |
| | Plant nursery at Schonbrunn May 24 2006 Schonbrunn had its own nursery and greenhouses to help keep its landscaped grounds looking so good all year round. |
| Just lazing around at Schonbrunn Zoo |
| | Bear at the Tiergarten Zoo This bear was having a relazing day at the Tiergarten or Zoo at Schonbrunn. This zoo is one of the oldest in Europe, it was founded in 1752 at the order of Franz Stephan. |
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Rischard Wed Nov 4, 2009 09:43 UTC
Hi Petra, I hope you had a nice birthday party, I coudn't write you earlier becaus of heavy work pressure, my excuses, all the best to you. | YVRDave Tue May 1, 2007 19:51 UTC
The Vancouver meet has been set. let me know if you have other options available. We can change all | michaelayne Mon Jan 22, 2007 19:03 UTC
great photos. | Confucius Sun Nov 5, 2006 06:42 UTC
There used to be a chain of fast food restaurants in China called "Kuai Ke Li" which is also a play on the English word "quickly" (The word "kuai" in Mandarin means "quick") |
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