Fans of the Netflix series The Empress can live in true royal style in a grand Baroque which stars in the show.
The new series follows the rebellious Elisabeth, also know as Sisi, as she meets Franz, Emperor of Austria, before the young couple’s extraordinary love completely jumbles the dynasty’s power structure.
The show delves into the complicated power structure of court life and the difficulties of politics colliding with family.
At the centre of the drama is Weissenstein castle, which is one of the main filming locations for the show and the royal residence of Elisabeth.
Now it is opening its doors to welcome guests to one of its sumptuous suites, which 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.
Located in Pommersfelden, Bavaria, the palace is steeped in a rich heritage and is widely considered to be one of Germany's greatest Baroque buildings.
Beginning on 2 November at 6pm guests can request to book the exclusive stay, which is just one of many historical homes on Airbnb.
Host Countess Benedicta von Schönborn-Wiesentheid has explained why she decided to list her family’s home on Airbnb.
“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," she said.
"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.”
Weissenstein Palace has been occupied by the same family 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.
The suite has been given an imperial makeover in the sumptuous style Sisi would have been very familiar with.
Located in the west wing of the palace, the suite is normally exclusively reserved for the Schönborn family.
During their stay, guests will be given a 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.
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