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Michelle Cullen

Once in a lifetime chance to live like an Empress as palace featured in Netflix hit series now bookable on Airbnb for €185

To celebrate the success of Netflix's The Empress, Airbnb will list the regal Weissenstein Palace for two individual stays.

The Baroque Palace is one of the main filming locations that portrays the royal home of Empress Sisi of Austria and Hungary.

The six-part period drama tells the story of the iconic Empress Sisi of the Austro-Hungarian empire of the 19th century.

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Opening its doors for a luxurious stay, the historic Weissenstein Palace will allow fans to immerse themselves in 19th-century splendour and enjoy the sumptuous 18th-century castle in Pommersfelden, Bavaria.

A suite has been given an imperial makeover that will transport guests back in time to the late 19th century when Empress Elizabeth was at the height of her fame.

Baroque Palace (Airbnb)

Weissenstein Palace is steeped in a rich heritage and is widely considered to be one of Germany's greatest Baroque buildings.

Host Countess Benedicta von Schönborn-Wiesentheid explained why she decided to list her family's home on Airbnb.

She said: "Empress Elizabeth, fondly nicknamed Sisi, is an all-time favourite historical figure: a sportswoman, fashion icon, traveller, poet and tragic heroine who fell to an assassin's blade.

Baroque Palace (Airbnb)

"As she was born in Bavaria, it's both exciting and fitting to bring this legendary woman home and share a little glimpse into her world."

The same family has occupied Weissenstein Palace since its construction in the 18th century: the House of Schönborn.

Host Countess Benedicta von Schönborn-Wiesentheid will welcome guests to the palace and lead them through the magnificent entrance hallway to their grand suite.

Baroque Palace (Airbnb)

The suite has been given an imperial makeover in the luxurious style Sisi would have been very familiar with.

Located in the palace's west wing, the suite is usually exclusively reserved for the Schönborn family.

During their stay, guests will be given an exclusive tour of the house, seeing parts of the buildings that are closed off to the public - including the ornate 'Shell Room' - where a Sisi-inspired dinner and breakfast will be served.

Baroque Palace (Airbnb)

As Sisi would have celebrated her 185th birthday this year, aspiring emperors and empresses can request to book this exclusive stay for €185 beginning November 2 at 5om at airbnb.com/theempress.

There are two individual bookings available, on June 19 and on June 20 2023, and each booking is suitable for up to a maximum of two guests.

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