Amalienborg Palace - home of the Danish royal family since 1794

Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen

Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen

Ceremonial changing of the guards take place in the square at noon

During our visit, the palace was preparing to receive the credentials of a new foreign ambassadorl

Schonbrunn Palace

Schonbrunn Palace is the imperial summer palace

Schonbrunn Palace: It proved to be too expensive and the final work was far more modest

Schonbrunn Palace: It was originally a hunting lodge.

Schonbrunn Palace: Leopold I wanted it re-modelled along the lines of Versailles

Schonbrunn Palace: Strolling through the formal gardens is worthwhile

The palace has four nearly identical rococco mansions surrounding a central square