Wien Museum Hermesvilla, Photo: Fotostudio Otto, © Wien Museum
The Hermes Villa, situated in an idyllic setting in the middle of the former imperial hunting grounds, now Lainzer Tiergarten, is the "Palace of Dreams", as Empress Elisabeth once called her villa. Emperor Francis Joseph gave it to her in the hope of persuading his wife – a keen traveller – to spend more time in Vienna. It took over five years for the famous Ringstrasse architect Carl von Hasenauer to build the villa, a model for many romantic country houses devised for the haute bourgeoisie. The villa took its name from the statue of "Hermes as Guardian" standing in the garden. Renowned historicist artists, among them Franz Matsch, Hugo Charlemont, Georg and Gustav Klimt, designed the interior of the imperial private apartment. Sisi was very body-conscious and performed her physical exercises in the gym, similarly furnished in bright colours.On the top floor, visitors will find highlights of the Wien Museum’s internationally famous fashion collection, one of the most comprehensive throughout Europe!
Photos: Wien Museum, Modesammlung
Hermes Villa
Lainzer Tiergarten, A-1130 Vienna
21. March to 26. October: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
27. October to 20. March: Friday to Sunday and public holidays, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m1.1.,
24.12., 25.12., 31.12. - closed
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