Maze and labyrinth, Recreational gardens and hedge maze at Schönbrunn Palace, Austria
The three distinct hedge mazes within Schönbrunn Palace gardens span over 7,000 square meters, featuring paths through tall green walls and exploration routes.
The initial palace mazes emerged around 1720 as entertainment spaces for aristocrats, though they declined until their reconstruction in the late 1990s.
The maze complex incorporates twelve zodiac signs throughout its pathways, connecting traditional garden design with astronomical symbolism and educational elements.
The maze operates from April through November, with standard admission at 5.50 euros and reduced prices at 4.50 euros for qualifying visitors.
A central viewing platform surrounded by an ancient plane tree allows visitors to observe others navigating through the green corridors below.
Location: Vienna
GPS coordinates: 48.18242,16.30929
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:01
Labyrinths have been part of human architecture for thousands of years, serving religious, meditative, and decorative purposes. Chartres Cathedral preserves one of the most famous medieval floor mosaics in Europe, guiding pilgrims along a 13-meter-wide path made of blue and white stones. English castles like Hampton Court developed hedge mazes from the 16th century onward as part of their formal gardens, while Italian Renaissance villas integrated geometric stone patterns into their terraces. The collection also includes underground structures such as the Paris Catacombs, whose winding passages were originally quarries, or the Roman cisterns of Istanbul with their rows of columns. Each era and region developed its own techniques: medieval stonework in cathedrals, baroque garden architecture with trimmed hedges, or pre-Columbian temple complexes with ritual pathways. These sites document various construction methods, from laying colored stone mosaics to creating multi-level garden courses to constructing underground vaults. They offer insights into historical craftsmanship and the symbolic meaning of the labyrinth across different cultures.
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