From Monday 05 June 2017...
Official blurb: "At the end of the 17th century, Emperor Leopold I commissioned the baroque architect Bernhard Fischer von Erlach to build a palatial hunting lodge. Later, during Maria Theresa's reign, Schonbrunn Palace became the imperial summer residence and the glamorous centre of court life. Today, the baroque palace and gardens are a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and Austria's most visited tourist attraction."
This the 'front' of the palace, the entrance for us plebs was round the back. It's impressive too. But the gardens in this view go for a long way and reach a large fountain, then above that is the gloriette way up on a hill. I took the long uphill walk to get there, only to discover that there is a little train thing I could have taken.
Had lunch and a rewarding beer at the gloriette. It has lakes at the front and back. Caught the train back down, which was good because it weaves through trees where there are sculptures.
I thought the horses pointy hats were a Viennese thing, but later found that the horses in Italy have them too.
I'm not sure if this is Monday evening or not, but had a weiner schnitzel at this rather worn but elegant cafe (pity about the rubbish bin).
