Panorama showing the disused Aviary in the Schloßpark at Schonbrunn in Vienna. The aviary is set amonts bushes and looks a little dilapidated. This is a quiet area of the Schlosspark, tucked away from the main tourist routes.

Columbary Aviary at Schonbrunn - Vienna visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Columbary Aviary at Schonbrunn' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Wien.

The Columbary (or dovecote) aviary at Schönbrunn Palace was built some time between 1750 and 1776. The wire structure has a copper domed roof topped with a lantern. Four walled alcoves which provide the birds with roosting space were added at a later date. The surrounding paths were laid out around 1760 and the Columbary is colloquially known as the 'Schönbrunn Merry-go-round'.

The Schloßpark contains many attractions including the Neptunbrunnen (Neptune Fountain) and Gloriette. Others like the Irrgarten (Maze Garden), Tiergarten (Zoo), Palmhaus (Palm House), Wüstenhaus (Desert House) and Kronzprinzgarten have ticketed entrance fees.

Irrgarten in Schlosspark
Schloss Schönbrunn-Haupteingang
Schönbrunner Schloss-Strasse
A-1130 Wien
Austria
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U-Bhan Schönbrunn (U4)
Trams: 10, 58, Schönbrunn
Bus: 10A, Schönbrunn