One of the most celebrated nightly performances is held in the Schonbrunn Palace Orangery in the 13th District, on the same palace grounds where Mozart performed for Empress Maria Theresa.

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The beautiful old palace which used to house the district government is almost completely destroyed - a shell surrounded by rubble.

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Owners hope to open the famed Garden District restaurant Commander's Palace in late spring or early summer.

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No matter how long you're planning to stay, be sure to leave time to visit the National Palace Museum, in the suburban Waishuanghsi district.

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