Schönbrunn Palace is a heritage property in Vienna, Vienna, Austria seen on screen in The Living Daylights (1987), The Great Race (1965).
Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Verified facts
- Located in Vienna, Vienna
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-10735 - Appeared in The Living Daylights (movie, 1987)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-10735 - Built in 1750
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-11241, SRC-11886 - Designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (original design) and Nikolaus Pacassi (Rococo remodelling under Maria Theresa)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-11241, SRC-11887, SRC-12657 - Architectural style: Baroque (with Rococo interiors)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-11241 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1996)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-11241, SRC-11888 - Owned by Habsburg dynasty (imperial summer residence) (17th century–1918)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-11241, SRC-11887, SRC-12657 - Appeared in A Breath of Scandal (movie, 1960)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10734, SRC-10736, SRC-11103
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10734 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%B6nbrunn_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10735 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/l/Living-Daylights.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10736 — http://shotonlocation-eng.blogspot.com/2015/09/schonbrunn-palace-austria.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11103 — AFI Catalog – A Breath of Scandal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11241 — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Schloss-Schonbrunn-palace-Vienna-Austria (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11886 — Schönbrunn Palace official site — Architectural history: 18th century (schoenbrunn.at) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11887 — Schönbrunn Palace official site — The Palace (schoenbrunn.at) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11888 — Schönbrunn Palace official site — 30 years UNESCO World Heritage (schoenbrunn.at) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12657 — Traditional Building Magazine – Schönbrunn: An Imperial Retreat of Power, Pleasure, and Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was A Breath of Scandal filmed?
Schönbrunn Palace, in Vienna, Vienna, is a real-world filming location used for A Breath of Scandal. This property has also appeared on screen in The Living Daylights.
Where was The Living Daylights filmed?
Schönbrunn Palace, in Vienna, Vienna, is a real-world filming location used for The Living Daylights. This property has also appeared on screen in A Breath of Scandal.
Who designed Schönbrunn Palace?
Schönbrunn Palace was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (original design) and Nikolaus Pacassi (Rococo remodelling under Maria Theresa).
Where is Schönbrunn Palace located?
Schönbrunn Palace is located in Vienna, Vienna.