Kaiservilla Bad Ischl

Bad Ischl is a town in Austria. It lies in the southern part of the state of Upper Austria, in the area known as the Salzkammergut. The town has a population of 14,115 (1.1.2004) and an area of 162.85 km². In this town lies Katrin Alpin Pasture. Image File history File links Kaiservilla Bad Ischl File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Kaiservilla Bad Ischl File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Upper Austria (Ober sterreich) is one of the nine federal states or Bundesl nder of Austria. ... Salzkammergut is a resort area east of Salzburg, Austria, spanning the states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Styria. ...

During the Austro-Hungarian Empire the town was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph. It is located 8 km from Vöcklabruck, the Gate of Salzkammergut. Official languages Latin, German, Hungarian Established church Roman Catholic Capital & Largest City Vienna pop. ... Franz Josef I. Tomb of Franz Josef I, flanked by wife Elisabeth and son Rudolf. ... Stadtplatz in Vöcklabruck The origin name of Vöcklabruck came from a river Vöckla which is runs through the city. ...

On August 19, 1853 the engagement between Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria took place at Esplanade No. 10, which is since 1989 used for Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl (1882 - 1982 was used for Hotel "Austria"). The Emperor Franz Joseph I built a villa named Villa Schratt in Bad Ischl for his mistress, Katharina Schratt. August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Franz Joseph I Franz Joseph (in English also Francis Joseph) (August 18, 1830 - November 21, 1916) of the Habsburg Dynasty was Emperor of Austria and King of Bohemia from 1848 until 1916 and King of Hungary from 1867 until 1916. ... Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, Duchess in Bavaria and Princess of Bavaria (December 24, 1837 – September 10, 1898), of the House of Wittelsbach, was Empress-Consort of Austria and Queen consort of Hungary due to her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph. ... Franz Joseph I Franz Joseph (in English also Francis Joseph) (August 18, 1830 - November 21, 1916) of the Habsburg Dynasty was Emperor of Austria and King of Bohemia from 1848 until 1916 and King of Hungary from 1867 until 1916. ...

Franz Lehár, known for his operettas died in Bad Ischl. Franz Lehár (30 April 1870 - 24 October 1948) was an Austro-Hungarian composer, mainly known for his operettas. ... Operetta (literally, little opera) is a performance art-form similar to opera, though it generally deals with less serious topics. ...

External links

• Bad Ischl's government website
• Bad Ischl's tourism website