Compare and Contrast Palaces

Hofburg vs. Schonbrunn vs Kew

Hofburg- The most formal palace of the Habsburgs. It is a show of power, and a place for the Hasburg's to conduct business. Some examples of how it showed power included paintings and sculptures, large spaces, and ornate details, always reminding people to stay in line.  With its formal waiting room, and straight to the point feel, the Hofburg residience differed greatly from Schonbrunn. In regards to Sisi, the Hofburg was more comfortable because it was geared towards her hobbies/obsessions (exercise and a writing desk), as well as more than double the rooms she was given at Schonbrunn.

Schonbrunn- The Summer palace of the Habsburgs, was more comfortable. A place for state dinners, and more informal business meetings, where the waiting room had a pool table.  Placed a little outside city center, In regards to Sisi, she had three rooms to herself, and didn't have her own bed. Not a lot for her to do, and no privacy. She was confined to a place that was too far away for her to escape.

Both of these Palaces are for the Habsburgs, to project power. Both were used for business meetings. Sisi hated both of them

Kew- A modest summer home for the Hanover family. It was a smaller classical home compared to the Habsburg's residences. It was not a place for business but simply a family home. It was also where the family members went when they were sick. When George went "mad" and was put in a straight jacket, and later when Charlotte died there in 1818. This place soon became associated with sickness. Kew was a modest home with an impressive garden still boasting power like the others.
They were all palaces for the Royal families.