Sights in Bad Ischl
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Kaiservilla
Franz Josef’s summer residence was the Kaiservilla, an Italianate building that was bought by his mother, the Princess Sophie, as an engagement present for her son and Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria. Elisabeth, who loathed the villa and her husband in equal measure, spent little time there, but the emperor came to love it and it became his permanent summer residence for over 60 years. His mistress, Katharina Schratt, lived nearby in a house chosen for her by the empress.
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Stadtmuseum
The Stadtmuseum is the building where Franz Josef and Elisabeth were engaged (the day after they met at a ball). Today it showcases the history of Bad Ischl and stages changing exhibitions.
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Cable Car
The local peak here is Mt Katrin (1542m), with walking trails and limited skiing in winter. A cable car glides up there.
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Lehár Festival
Lehár Festival takes place every year in July and August, with stagings of his own and other composers’ works.
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Photomuseum
The natural-style parkland surrounding the Kaiservilla contains a small Photomuseum.
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