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  1. Belvedere Museum. 18,118 reviews. #5 of 1,079 things to do in Vienna. Historic SitesArchitectural BuildingsArt Museums. Open now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. The two Belvedere palaces were built in the early eighteenth century by the famous Baroque architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt to be used as the summer residence of Prince ...

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  2. Belvedere – Palace and Museum. The Belvedere is not only a magnificent Baroque palace. As a museum it also houses one of Austria's most valuable art collections – with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), successful general and art connoisseur, had Belvedere garden palace built by ...

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  4. Icons on the Vienna interactive map. The map is very easy to use: Check out information about the destination: click on the color indicators. Move across the map: shift your mouse across the map. Zoom in: double click on the left-hand side of the mouse on the map or move the scroll wheel upwards.

    • Marble Hall. The Marble Hall is the largest and most magnificent room in the Palace. It’s two stories high and slathered in reddish born marble and rich gilding.
    • 19th Century Art. It’s worth taking a look at the 19th century collection. There are some historical and mythological scenes. You can find work by the renowned Hans Makart and early works by Klimt.
    • Gustav Klimt, The Kiss. The Belvedere’s most iconic paintings is undoubtedly Klimt’s glittering The Kiss. Plastered on fridge magnets and mouse pads, we’ve grown used to the image.
    • Gustav Klimt, Judith and the Head of Holofernes. Judith is another of Klimt’s “golden” paintings, and by far his most risqué. In the Bible, Judith was a young widow who seduced and beheaded the Assyrian commander Holofernes.
  5. Belvedere 21, down the street, is a modern addition to the museum complex that opened its doors in its current form in 2011. The modern pavilion, by architect Karl Schwanzer, is an architectural icon of post-war Modernism. It sets the stage for contemporary art and illustrates a remarkable venue for Austrian and international art, film, and music.

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  6. The Venues. The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. Its famous art collection includes works ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. Austrian art in an international context is presented in three locations. Highlights include the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings as well as prominent works ...

  7. Gustav Klimt, Beethoven Frieze, 1901-1902 Loan at the Secession, Vienna, © Belvedere, Vienna

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