Laxenburg Castle
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Even though it is less generally known as Schönbrunn,
Laxenburg is an intriguing Habsburg residence and well
worth a visit. Like Schönbrunn, Laxenburg started out as hunting grounds for the Habsburg dynasty. Emperor Franz Joseph II gave orders to lay out the palace garden in the English fashion. The most fascinating transformation in Laxenburg happened under the reign of Emperor Franz I a contemporary of Napoleon. Franz I initiated the construction of Austria’s main building in the style of classicistic Romanticism: ‘Franzensburg’. We will approach the castle, which was named after its patron and looks just like a romantic knight’s castle, with a small ferry taking us over the moat. On location we will find out that the castle was built with original components taken from all over the monarchy. Some of them are ancient and very valuable. Laxenburg is quite a sight! |
Whole-Day-Excursions |
Half-Day-Excursions |
