The grand palace was meant to showcase the immense wealth of one of Europe's most powerful families, who ruled Austria from the 15th to 20th centuries.

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7 of the World's Most Beautiful Baroque Buildings

The former summer palace of the Habsburgs, Schönbrunn Palace was designed in the early 18th century as an imperial hunting lodge.

The grand palace was meant to showcase the immense wealth of one of Europe's most powerful families, who ruled Austria from the 15th to 20th centuries. The monarchy hosted important ceremonies and events in the palace's stately rooms, including the massive Great Gallery, which highlights the decorative stucco popularized during the Baroque period. The palace's interior is also renowned for its hand-painted ceiling frescoes and extravagant gilded accents. The same symmetry and proportion in the interior design can be found throughout the gardens, which feature geometric patterns and fountains intended to harmonize the outdoor space.

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