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One of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. Formerly owned by Queen Victoria. After her first visit, Victoria wrote “It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” (cited on: [1]). The house was built like an Italian villa and in 1845, Victoria bought the house for herself and her family.

In the following years, the house was renovated and extended according to Victoria’s wishes and even a Wendy house was built in the garden for her grandchildren (the so-called “Swiss Cottage” where the children of the royal family learned to cook). The whole house was renovated in the Italian Renaissance style, which Prince Albert liked very much and which still can be recognised in many rooms of the House. On 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria died in Osborne House in presence of Emperor Wilhelm II, her grandson. In 1903, her son (King Edward VII) gave the house as a present to the British nation because he had no use for it. Since then, it has been a museum.

Today, Osborne House is still very famous for its Victorian style, the extensive grounds with hundreds of different flowers, the Swiss Cottage and a wonderful view across the Solent.

Sources

English Heritage. 21 April 2010. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.14479
Jonas, Linda and Laurie. The Heritage Trail. 21 April 2010. http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/royal%20palaces/osborne%20house.htm

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-One of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight is “Osborne House” which was owned by Queen [[Victoria]]. After her first visit, Victoria wrote “It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” (cited on: [http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.14479]). The house was built like an Italian villa and in 1845, Victoria bought the house for herself and her family.
+One of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. Formerly owned by [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]]. After her first visit, Victoria wrote “It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” (cited on: [http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.14479]). The house was built like an Italian villa and in 1845, Victoria bought the house for herself and her family.
-In the following years, the house was renovated and extended according to Victoria’s wishes and even a Wendy house was built in the garden for her grandchildren (the so-called “Swiss Cottage” where the children of the royal family learned to cook). The whole house was renovated in the Italian Renaissance style, which Prince Albert liked very much and which still can be recognised in many rooms of the House. On 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria died in Osborne House in presence of Emperor Wilhelm the Second, her grandson. In 1903, her son (King [[Edward VII]]) gave the house as a present to the British nation because he had no use for it. Since then, it has been a museum.
+In the following years, the house was renovated and extended according to Victoria’s wishes and even a Wendy house was built in the garden for her grandchildren (the so-called “Swiss Cottage” where the children of the royal family learned to cook). The whole house was renovated in the Italian Renaissance style, which [[Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha|Prince Albert]] liked very much and which still can be recognised in many rooms of the House. On 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria died in Osborne House in presence of Emperor [[Wilhelm II]], her grandson. In 1903, her son (King [[Edward VII]]) gave the house as a present to the British nation because he had no use for it. Since then, it has been a museum.
-Today, Osborne House is still very famous for its Victorian style, the extensive grounds with hundreds of different flowers, the Swiss Cottage and a wonderful view across the Solent. It is always a good place to visit - especially for families due to many activities for children.
+Today, Osborne House is still very famous for its Victorian style, the extensive grounds with hundreds of different flowers, the Swiss Cottage and a wonderful view across the Solent.
 == Sources ==
 * English Heritage. 21 April 2010. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.14479
 * Jonas, Linda and Laurie. The Heritage Trail. 21 April 2010. http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/royal%20palaces/osborne%20house.htm