The imperial china exhibit was followed by a temporary exhibit called "Sisi - the Legend & the Reality." Through a collection of photos, paintings, clothing and personal belongings, this exhibit explored the unhappy life of Empress (or Queen) Elizabeth from her marriage to Franz Joseph at age 16 to her death (murder) at age 63.
Following this exhibit, we entered a series of rooms that were the royal apartments of Franz Joseph and Sisi and their children. These rooms were very interesting because they are still furnished and decorated exactly as they were when occupied by the royal family. We learned all about the daily routines of
the king and his queen. Once again, however, no pictures were allowed!
Following our tour of the royal apartments, we had a very nice lunch at an outdoor cafe in the central courtyard of the Hofburg Palace. It was another lovely day, and we enjoyed being in the sun.
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