Vienna: Schonbrunn and Hofburg
Schonbrunn, the summer palace of the Habsburgs was where they held many political occasions. Although it is described as the summer get away, this is the palace in which Sisi was caged. It is a large palace, with an interior that is breathtaking. The rooms of the palace, though, are all connected with each other, making it hard to have any place of privacy. The gardens, or mazes, were also beautiful but not very peaceful.
The Hofburg, or the Imperial Palace, had more of political feel to it. It felt political; however, I believe it was more of a place of freedom for Sisi. They had many more of her activities displayed at this palace and more privacy for her as the rooms were not connected like they were at Schonbrunn.
London: Kew
This palace was totally different than the palaces in Vienna. It even seems odd referring to it as a palace. It was a lovely place, however. This is what made it different. It looked nothing like the very impressive Habsburg palaces in Vienna. The garden was also much larger. This palace, in comparison, was strictly for the purposes of a family home. Therefore, there was much more privacy and not one iota of politics.
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