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Belvedere palace, Vienna. Vienna, Austria - May 28, 2015: Unidentified tourists by sightseeing of famous Upper Belvedere Palace. The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria, consisting of two Baroque palaces the Upper (1717-1723), Lower Belvedere (1714-1716) and Gardens by Dominique Girard.
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The palaces were built in the early years of the 18th century as a summer residence by Prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the Holy Roman Empire’s most distinguished statesmen and military commanders. Napoleon himself considered Eugene to be one of the seven greatest commanders in history. Amongst other treasures, the Upper Belvedere holds the world’s g...
The Upper Belvedere Palace contains one of Austria’s – and perhaps Europe’s – finest art collections. Prince Eugene was a famous patron of the arts and was an avid collector of 16th and 17th century Italian, Dutch and Flemish art. On your tour of the Upper Palace you’ll find art from the Middle Ages as well as the world’s largest collection of Gust...
The Belvedere is just south of the Ring, on the outskirts of central Vienna. There are assorted tram stops on Prinz Eugen-Strasse, and Vienna’s main train station/Hauptbahnhof is a 10 minute walk away.
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The Lower Belvedere, formerly the residence of Prince Eugene, is home to illustrious exhibitions. The modern pavilion of the Belvedere 21, by architect Karl Schwanzer, sets the stage for contemporary art. Foto: Josef Dobrowsky, © Belvedere, Wien. Construction under Prince Eugene of Savoy.
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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Oct 31, 2023 · Explore Vienna's cultural riches at the Belvedere Palace, a UNESCO site known for its grand architecture and top-tier museum. Don't miss Gustav Klimt's golden Art Nouveau masterpieces and other 19th century paintings.
