Esterházy Castle. Schloss Esterházy (Eisenstadt, Austria)
Esterházy Castle. Schloss Esterházy
Palace Еsterházy Palace (Schloss Esterházy) - castle in Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland, the former possession of the Esterhazy family.
The castle was founded in the late XIII century, in the early XVII century the castle and the area around it became the property of Esterhazy. In 1633-1672 gg manor was rebuilt in the Baroque style. Since the XVIII century, the interiors begin to be converted into the style of classicism. The composer Joseph Haydn lived and worked in the Palace for a long time. Many of his works were performed here for the first time for members of the princely family.
After world war II, the castle housed the Burgenland government and the national court. Formally, the owner of the estate continues to be considered Esterhazy.
Esterhazy-a luxurious Palace with a beautiful English Park, a copy of Versailles. Today it is a venue for cultural events under the auspices of the private Esterhazy Foundation. The Haydn hall regularly hosts concerts of symphonic music.