Hetzendorf Palace, Vienna, Austria

Schloss Hetzendorf is a baroque palace in Meidling, Vienna that was used by the imperial Habsburg family. The building was originally a hunting lodge. It was refashioned by the architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt. Empress Maria Theresa had it enlarged in 1743 by Nicolò Pacassi for her mother, Empress Elizabeth Christine, who lived here from 1743 until her death in 1750. A prominent feature of the palace is the entrance hall.

It was here that Maria Carolina of Austria, Queen of Naples died in 1814. She was the favourite sister of Marie Antoinette.

The youngest daughter of Emperor Francis II, Archduchess Maria Anna, lived here from 1835 until her death in 1858. She is said to have been mentallly retarded and to have suffered from a hideous facial deformity.

It was at Hetzendorf that future Empress Zita gave birth to her daughter, Archduchess Adelheid of Austria, in 1914. Adelheid was the second child of Empress Zita and future Emperor Charles I of Austria.

Today it houses a fashion school.

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Alana Roxin (10 months ago)
Came here for the graduation runway of 2024 and it did not disappoint. The students work was absolutely exquisite and I can say that I see in them a bright future! The actual grounds of the palace and the gardens were stunning, a calm and luxurious energy surrounded them. Would 100% come back to see it!

Derek Donnellan (2 years ago)
Was there for a wedding lovely place

Alex Denzin (3 years ago)
Nice restaurant with average food, staff is friendly and courteous, prices are ok.

Hamza Ismail (4 years ago)
The place is very calm and beautiful

Dariusz Golba (4 years ago)
Nice

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