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Palais Schwarzenberg

Palais Schwarzenberg stands as one of Vienna's most captivating Baroque masterpieces, a stunning testament to the city's golden age following the Ottoman siege of 1683. Built between 1697 and 1728, this magnificent palace was designed by the renowned architects Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt and Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, who shaped Vienna's architectural identity. Originally commissioned for nobility, the palace was completed by Prince Adam Franz of Schwarzenberg in 1716 and has remained in the family's hands ever since. What makes Palais Schwarzenberg truly exceptional is its breathtaking blend of architectural grandeur and intimate elegance. The richly decorated *Marmorgalerie* (marble gallery) showcases the exuberant ornamentation characteristic of the era, while the palace's harmonious proportions and lavish interiors create an atmosphere of regal splendor. For visitors, the palace offers a window into Habsburg aristocratic life, complete with beautifully landscaped gardens and ornate details that reveal the craftsmanship of Vienna's Baroque period. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or simply curious about Vienna's imperial heritage, Palais Schwarzenberg invites you to step back in time and experience the opulence that defined this remarkable era.

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Thirty-one years—from 1697 to 1728—to build Palais Schwarzenberg. Three legendary architects collaborated: Hildebrandt and the Fischer von Erlach brothers. Standing on Prinz-Eugen-Straße, you're facing one of Vienna's greatest Baroque garden palaces, still owned by the Schwarzenberg family after three centuries. Inside, the Swiss Embassy operates. Daniel Gran painted the dome fresco in 1726. That riding school wing to the east was added in 1752, on land where medieval buildings once stood.

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:fact: Palais Schwarzenberg was originally commissioned as Palais Mansfeld-Fondi but was bought and completed by Prince Adam Franz of Schwarzenberg in 1716, making it one of the last great Baroque palaces built in Vienna and a symbol of aristocratic power after the Ottoman siege.
:fact: The palace features the magnificent Marmorgalerie (marble gallery), one of the largest and most lavishly decorated rooms in any Viennese palace, adorned with intricate stucco, marble columns, and ceiling frescoes that exemplify the opulence of Baroque interior design.
:fact: Palais Schwarzenberg gained international fame as the setting for James Bond’s hotel in the 1987 film *The Living Daylights*, and today it houses a casino and restaurant, blending centuries of history with modern Viennese culture.

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