Hapsburg Prince to Romanov Princess.
The Hapsburg patrimony was divided between Austria and Spain.
Scandalous affair ends engagement of… Hapsburg prince to Romanov princess.
Thus, the Hapsburg Dynasty- which reigned over Spain for almost 200 years-
came to a cousin-kissing close.
Under Philip, Spain, rather than the Hapsburg empire, was identified as the most powerful nation in the world,
easily eclipsing France and England.
The history of the palace and its vast gardens spans over 300 years, reflecting the changing tastes, interests,
and aspirations of successive Hapsburg monarchs.
At this time, Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled
by the Hapsburgs, and space was left for statues of future Hapsburg leaders.
Under Philip II, Spain, rather than the Hapsburg empire, was identified as the most powerful nation in the world,
easily eclipsing France and England.
They married two of their four children into the Hapsburg family, who ruled much of Europe,
a wise dynastic move that would play a part in Spain's great rise in the coming decades.