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Baroque palace and 800 years of art history—with masterpieces by Klimt, Schiele, Funke, Messerschmidt and van Gogh.
The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria, consisting of two Baroque palaces (the Upper and Lower Belvedere), the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the third district of the city, on the south-eastern edge of its centre.
There are many reasons to visit the Belvedere! Explore our permanent collection at the Upper Belvedere with highlights from Viennese Modernism and the iconic Kiss by Gustav Klimt, the special exhibitions at the Lower Belvedere , and contemporary art at the Belvedere 21.
Dec 22, 2023 · Once used for Prince Eugene's horses, Belvedere's Palace Stables (Prunkstall) is a Baroque masterpiece and now houses an extensive collection of important medieval artwork. Highlights include the Medieval Treasury with its panel paintings, sculptures, and Gothic triptychs. Free English language guides are available.
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.
Both as a museum and a landmark building, the Belvedere has stood for power and prestige throughout the ages, serving as the setting for courtly festivities, at times as a royal residence, and as the venue for the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955.
Belvedere inside - Palace Stables: Belvedere collection of medieval art Photo: Lukas Schaller / Belvedere, Vienna
The magnificent Belvedere Palace, dating back to the 18th century, stands as the former summer residence of the Austrian general, Prince Eugene of Savoy. Regarded as one of Vienna's top 10 attractions, this baroque palace comprises two distinct sections: the Lower Belvedere and the Upper Belvedere.
History Belvedere. The unique, overall complex, with its two palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, and their extensive gardens, is one of the most stunning Baroque architectural ensembles in the world. In the 18th century, the Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the renowned Baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt to ...
You may enter the museum directly with the following tickets: Annual Ticket, Friends Membership, Bundesmuseen Card, Vienna or Flexi Pass, ICOM Card
