The Schonbrunn Palace was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Habsburg dynasty beginning in the 16th century. Before it became a palace, Schonbrunn was owned by members of the Habsburg family for centuries. In 1683, Emperor Leopold I remodeled it and added a formal garden with terraces and fountains.
By the turn of the 18th century, Maria Theresa had taken over control of the palace from her father. She ordered extensive renovations to be done and turned it into an opulent summer residence for the Imperial family. During this period, many of the existing Baroque structures were constructed and vast gardens were established around the palace grounds. After the passing of Maria Theresa in 1780, Schönbrunn Palace saw no use until Emperor Franz II came to power during the early 1800s.
When plans for the Congress of Vienna began forming in 1814/15, it became apparent that renovations were sorely needed at Schönbrunn if it was going to meet modern standards. Under court architect Johann Aman's supervision and with a refurbished façade, this palace acquired its famous look which still stands today. In 1918, after World War I ended, Schonbrunn Palace was seized by the Republic of Austria and declared a state property.
In 1996, UNESCO added the palace and gardens to their World Heritage List.
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