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Princess Sissi's palace, charming and secluded

[Princess Sissi's Palace (Gödöllő Palace)] Located 30 kilometers from Budapest, it was built in 1735 and was originally a noble family manor. In 1867, it was given to Franz Joseph and Princess Sissi as a coronation gift and used as their palace during their visit to Hungary. After marriage, Princess Sissi was tired of the red tape of the Vienna court due to conflicts with her mother-in-law. Gödöll Palace became Sissi's retreat to escape from court life and enjoy freedom. She lived here for 6 years. Sissi's life in Gödöllő Palace had a profound impact on Hungarian culture. She was a key figure in facilitating Hungary's acceptance of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Hungarian people have deep feelings for her. Gödöllő Palace is a two-story building with a concave shape as a whole. There are 136 rooms inside, including offices, living rooms, ceremony halls, churches, theaters, etc. The palace has snow-white walls and long corridors that are simple and bright. The emperor and empress's bedrooms and offices are richly decorated but not very large. Just like in the movie, there is a portrait of Princess Sissi hanging on the wall. There are some portraits of nobles hanging in the palace, and many of Sissi's furniture and portraits are preserved, as well as the exquisite dresses she wore. Behind the palace is a garden as big as a football field. Take a detour along the gravel paved horse trail. Sissi's personality was not suitable for being a queen, so she enjoyed the luxurious life of a queen and maintained her stunning beauty. She enjoyed the benefits of being a queen admired by everyone, but she did not fulfill her responsibilities as a queen to protect the country and the king. Franz, a mama's boy, did nothing to manage the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Sissi's marriage was unhappy and she was also very distant from her children. This beautiful Gödöllő Palace is surrounded by tall and lush trees that have been growing for hundreds of years, and green lawns and blooming flowers. Sissi lived here in seclusion for six years. Even if there are thousands of styles, who can I tell them to? ! 🚉Transportation strategy: Gödöllő Palace is only 30 kilometers away from Budapest, very close. There is a bus stop in front of the palace, making it very convenient to get there from Budapest. 👍Most recommended: The palace contains Princess Sissi’s living room, bedroom, office, reception room, chapel, dresses, oil paintings, porcelain furniture and many other traces of her life. The horse-riding path behind the palace and the towering trees on the large lawn are hundreds of years old. Witness the history of Princess Sissi to this day. 👍Most recommended: After watching so many movies about Princess Sissi, it is very tempting to go to the real place where Princess Sissi lived. 🌟Highlights: Gödöllő Palace has now been developed into a mature scenic spot with electronic explanation equipment. Enter the numbered room and the Chinese audio explanation will play automatically. Two hours is enough to visit the entire scenic area.
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Posted: Mar 11, 2025
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