The Belvedere Palace
Home to the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s paintings, the Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of two Baroque buildings. Both of them - the Upper and Lower Belvedere house centuries worth of art. Book The Belvedere Palace tickets at Headout to get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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Discover the Upper or Lower Belvedere with a ticket option of your choice and skip the line for a seamless experience.
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Choose Upper Belvedere and discover a range of artistic masterpieces, from Gustav Klimt's The Kiss to pieces by Van Gogh and Egon Schiele.
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Soak in the grandeur of the building's Baroque architecture and admire the 430 artworks spanning 800 years of art history.
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Opt for the magnificent Lower Belvedere, which was the former residence of Prince Eugene, and now proudly showcases a myriad of prestigious exhibitions.
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Fun fact: The Lower Belvedere also had an orangery that wasn't only for cultivating oranges but also an entertainment space.
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Discover the Upper or Lower Belvedere with a ticket option of your choice and skip the line for a seamless experience.
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Choose Upper Belvedere and discover a range of artistic masterpieces, from Gustav Klimt's The Kiss to pieces by Van Gogh and Egon Schiele.
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Soak in the grandeur of the building's Baroque architecture and admire the 430 artworks spanning 800 years of art history.
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Opt for the magnificent Lower Belvedere, which was the former residence of Prince Eugene, and now proudly showcases a myriad of prestigious exhibitions.
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Fun fact: The Lower Belvedere also had an orangery that wasn't only for cultivating oranges but also an entertainment space.
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Embark on a 1.5-hour guided journey through the Upper Belvedere Palace and its exquisite gardens, featuring artworks and French-inspired landscapes.
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Skip the lines and marvel at masterpieces by Klimt, Van Gogh, Schiele, and more in the Upper Belvedere gallery.
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The heart of the experience lies in the discovery of the magnificent Belvedere Gardens, exploring its intricate design and mythological sculptures.
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Personalize your tour to include live commentary from a 5-star licensed guide speaking in your choice of language.
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Fun Fact: Belvedere Palace, now an art hub, was originally a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, a renowned general with no heirs!
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Embark on a 1.5-hour guided journey through the Upper Belvedere Palace and its exquisite gardens, featuring artworks and French-inspired landscapes.
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Skip the lines and marvel at masterpieces by Klimt, Van Gogh, Schiele, and more in the Upper Belvedere gallery.
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The heart of the experience lies in the discovery of the magnificent Belvedere Gardens, exploring its intricate design and mythological sculptures.
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Personalize your tour to include live commentary from a 5-star licensed guide speaking in your choice of language.
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Fun Fact: Belvedere Palace, now an art hub, was originally a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, a renowned general with no heirs!
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Save up with this ticket that features the Upper and Lower Belvedere Palace and avoid the snaking ticket lines!
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Marvel at the stunning Baroque landmark which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Upper Belvedere houses the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s paintings, including the Art Nouveau icon Kiss.
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Explore the magnificent staterooms which now are a permanent home to the highlights of the Belvedere collection, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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The Lower Belvedere combines quality art exhibitions with classical Baroque architecture.
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The staterooms of Prince Eugene such as The Marble Hall, the Marble Gallery, and Gold Cabinet are spectacular sights to be seen.
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Between the Upper and Lower Belvedere, the glorious gardens extend over three large terraces.
More details
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Save up with this ticket that features the Upper and Lower Belvedere Palace and avoid the snaking ticket lines!
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Marvel at the stunning Baroque landmark which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Upper Belvedere houses the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s paintings, including the Art Nouveau icon Kiss.
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Explore the magnificent staterooms which now are a permanent home to the highlights of the Belvedere collection, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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The Lower Belvedere combines quality art exhibitions with classical Baroque architecture.
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The staterooms of Prince Eugene such as The Marble Hall, the Marble Gallery, and Gold Cabinet are spectacular sights to be seen.
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Between the Upper and Lower Belvedere, the glorious gardens extend over three large terraces.
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Enter the Upper Belvedere and discover the world's largest Klimt collection including 'The Kiss', an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf.
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Admire paintings, sculptures, and Gothic winged altars by artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Auguste Rodin.
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Amidst the permanent collection, encounter the works of prominent artists in the interwar period in Central Europe such as László Moholy-Nagy.
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Upgrade your tickets and enjoy skip-the-line access, a guided tour of the exhibits with a licensed guide, and access to the palace gardens.
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Did you know? Prince Eugene was so fond of oranges that he ordered the construction of the Winter Palace, to protect his orange trees!
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Enter the Upper Belvedere and discover the world's largest Klimt collection including 'The Kiss', an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf.
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Admire paintings, sculptures, and Gothic winged altars by artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Auguste Rodin.
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Amidst the permanent collection, encounter the works of prominent artists in the interwar period in Central Europe such as László Moholy-Nagy.
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Upgrade your tickets and enjoy skip-the-line access, a guided tour of the exhibits with a licensed guide, and access to the palace gardens.
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Did you know? Prince Eugene was so fond of oranges that he ordered the construction of the Winter Palace, to protect his orange trees!
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Escape the lines and dive into art heaven at Upper Belvedere, a UNESCO-crowned Palace where Klimt's "The Kiss" reigns supreme among Monet and Van Gogh works.
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Wander the 18th-century palace perched on a hill, where a Marble Hall featuring frescoed walls leads to gardens offering postcard-perfect Vienna vistas.
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Cruise Vienna's landmarks across two routes with 27 stops on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour from City Hall's grandeur to Votive Church's spires.
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Do more with this combo! Get free walking tours, and shuttle rides, and enjoy WiFi, headphones, and audio guides for immersive sightseeing by bus.
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Fun fact: The Winter Palace, or Orangery, was commissioned by Prince Eugene purely to protect his treasured orange trees due to his orange obsession!
More details
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Escape the lines and dive into art heaven at Upper Belvedere, a UNESCO-crowned Palace where Klimt's "The Kiss" reigns supreme among Monet and Van Gogh works.
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Wander the 18th-century palace perched on a hill, where a Marble Hall featuring frescoed walls leads to gardens offering postcard-perfect Vienna vistas.
-
Cruise Vienna's landmarks across two routes with 27 stops on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour from City Hall's grandeur to Votive Church's spires.
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Do more with this combo! Get free walking tours, and shuttle rides, and enjoy WiFi, headphones, and audio guides for immersive sightseeing by bus.
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Fun fact: The Winter Palace, or Orangery, was commissioned by Prince Eugene purely to protect his treasured orange trees due to his orange obsession!
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With this cost-effective combo, get access to both the Belvedere Palace and the Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art without waiting in long lines at the ticket counter.
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The Lower Belvedere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts various temporary exhibitions and staterooms like The Marble Gallery and The Gold Cabinet that are a must-see.
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The Lower Belvedere, originally built for Prince Eugene is also known to house architecture from the Baroque period.
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The Upper Belvedere, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a place where you can lose yourself in a range of masterpieces by Egon Schiele and Van Gogh.
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Enjoy the marble halls, perfectly kept gardens, and grandeur of the Upper Belvedere that hosts art history that spans 800 years.
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While the Belvedere Palace offers you grandeur in the form of history, in Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art you can explore an array of contemporary and modern art.
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Enjoy the works of artists like Leopold Kessler and Lois Weinberger in Belvedere 21 while you stroll around the sculpture gardens or enjoy a coffee or drink at the very stylish Lucy Bar.
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With this cost-effective combo, get access to both the Belvedere Palace and the Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art without waiting in long lines at the ticket counter.
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The Lower Belvedere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts various temporary exhibitions and staterooms like The Marble Gallery and The Gold Cabinet that are a must-see.
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The Lower Belvedere, originally built for Prince Eugene is also known to house architecture from the Baroque period.
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The Upper Belvedere, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a place where you can lose yourself in a range of masterpieces by Egon Schiele and Van Gogh.
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Enjoy the marble halls, perfectly kept gardens, and grandeur of the Upper Belvedere that hosts art history that spans 800 years.
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While the Belvedere Palace offers you grandeur in the form of history, in Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art you can explore an array of contemporary and modern art.
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Enjoy the works of artists like Leopold Kessler and Lois Weinberger in Belvedere 21 while you stroll around the sculpture gardens or enjoy a coffee or drink at the very stylish Lucy Bar.
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Enter Vienna's Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art and indulge in beautiful modern art.
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Enjoy the benefit of skipping the lines at the ticket counter/box office and going directly to the museum entrance.
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Admire the diverse mix of artworks acquired by the Austrian state since the end of WWII in the Artothek des Bundes.
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Tour the Sculpture Garden and see an art documentary in the classy 1950's cinema, Blickle Kino.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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Enter Vienna's Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art and indulge in beautiful modern art.
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Enjoy the benefit of skipping the lines at the ticket counter/box office and going directly to the museum entrance.
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Admire the diverse mix of artworks acquired by the Austrian state since the end of WWII in the Artothek des Bundes.
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Tour the Sculpture Garden and see an art documentary in the classy 1950's cinema, Blickle Kino.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.
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Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.
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Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.
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Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!
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Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.
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Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.
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Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.
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Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.
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Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!
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Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.
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Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.
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Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.
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Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.
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Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.
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Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.
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Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.
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Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.
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Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.
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Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.
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Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
Wear comfortable shoes: The Belvedere Palace is a large complex, with over three buildings to explore, the Upper and Lower Belvedere complex and the Belvedere 21 Museum. Wear closed, comfortable shoes to ensure you can comfortably navigate the grounds and enjoy your visit. Avoid heels as they will dig right into the gardens!
Respect photography policies: While photography is generally allowed in the public areas of the Belvedere Palace, there may be restrictions in certain exhibition rooms or special collections. Avoid using flash or obstructing pathways with tripods and camera gear.
Visit during off-peak hours: To avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed visit, consider visiting the Belvedere Palace complex during off-peak hours, such as early morning or late afternoon during weekdays. This allows you to explore the exhibits and gardens more easily and tranquility.
Check for special exhibitions: Before your visit, check the Belvedere Palace website for any special exhibitions, events, or temporary closures that may coincide with the day of your visit. This can help you plan accordingly and ensure you don't miss out on any attractions during your time at the palace.
Visit the gardens: The Belvedere Gardens are a highlight of the palace complex, offering beautiful sculptures and fountains. Take some time to wander through the gardens, relax on a bench, and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
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About The Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere Palace is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture, Whether you're exploring the palace interiors or wandering through its lush gardens, this cultural gem offers a captivating blend of architectural marvels and natural wonders. The Upper Belvedere showcases opulent interiors adorned with frescoes, intricate stuccowork, and grand halls that once served as the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy. Here, you can marvel at iconic artworks by Gustave Klimt, Egon Schiele, and other Austrian painters. The Lower Belvedere Palace hosts temporary exhibitions, offering visitors the chance to explore a diverse range of artistic styles and periods.
The ‘Battle of the Kiss’: During World War II, most of the valuable artworks from the Belvedere collection, including Gustav Klimt's iconic painting ‘The Kiss,’ were evacuated to prevent them from being damaged or stolen by Nazi forces. This daring rescue mission, known as the ‘Battle of the Kiss,’ involved transporting the artworks to various hiding places throughout Austria.
Historic events: Over the centuries, the Belvedere Palace has been the setting for numerous diplomatic gatherings. It has hosted visits from emperors, kings, and other dignitaries, as well as lavish balls, receptions, and cultural celebrations. Today, the palace serves as a venue for prestigious events and exhibitions, maintaining its status as a cultural hub in Vienna.
Home to cultural institutions: The Belvedere Palace complex is home to several cultural institutions, including the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, which houses an extensive collection of Austrian art, ranging from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works. The palace also hosts concerts, lectures, and educational programs, further enriching Vienna's cultural landscape.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: In 2001, the Belvedere Palace complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding universal value as a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and art. The inscription highlights the palace's significance as a symbol of artistic achievement and cultural heritage.
Commissioned by Prince Eugene of Savoy: Prince Eugene played a crucial role in the Habsburg Empire's military victories against the Ottoman Empire and France, and he used his wealth to commission the construction of the Belvedere as a lavish summer residence and showcase his art collection.
Why visit The Belvedere Palace?
Highlights
Upper Belvedere Palace
The Upper Belvedere is situated in the main building of the Upper Belvedere complex and is home to an impressive collection of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Some of the highlights of this collection include Gustave Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ and ‘Judith’, Egon Schiele’s ‘Self-Portraits’, and Austrian Medieval art.
Lower Belvedere Palace
The Lower Belvedere houses a notable collection of Austrian Art Nouveau artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a Baroque masterpiece with beautifully landscaped gardens and a diverse array of exhibitions. Look out for the Marble Hall, a grandiose ceremonial room adorned with lavish stucco decorations and frescoes.
Belvedere 21 Museum
Close to the Belvedere Palace complex, the Belvedere 21 Museum houses a large number of paintings and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries, specifically those acquired after World War II. Look out for the sculptures by Lois Weinberger and Leopold Kessler.
Imperial Picture Gallery
It is said that in 1777 when Marie Theresa opened this gallery in the Upper Belvedere Palace to the public, she brought forth a new era of enlightened absolutism. She made sure that the collections would no longer be restricted to the elites but would be available to the commoners.
Belvedere Gardens
The Belvedere Gardens are a masterpiece of Baroque landscaping, featuring cascading fountains, manicured hedges, and colorful flower beds. You can stroll through the gardens and enjoy panoramic views of the palace complex and the city of Vienna.
Plan your visit
Upper Belvedere entrance
The principal building of the Belvedere complex is located in front of the building facing the formal gardens. You can enter the palace complex through this entrance to access the art collections housed within the Upper Belvedere.
Lower Belvedere entrance
The Lower Belvedere complex is situated south of the Upper Belvedere building and has a separate entrance of its own. This entrance is most often used for visitors accessing exhibitions and events held within the Lower Belvedere.
Orangery entrance
The Orangery, situated adjacent to the Lower Belvedere, has its separate entrance. This entrance is typically used for special events, exhibitions, and access to the Orangery garden.
- The Belvedere 21 Museum is open until 9 pm on Thursdays. It also remains open on public holidays, which fall on Mondays.
- The Lower Belvedere Palace and 21 Museum hosts several temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Make sure to keep aside a few extra hours to explore these contemporary art pieces.
All kinds of outer wear like coats and umbrellas, heavy backpacks, and suitcases are not allowed inside the Belvedere Palace. You must deposit them at the cloakroom.
You can avail yourself of restroom facilities inside the Belvedere Palace.
All rooms inside the Belvedere Palace have free Wi-Fi for your convenience.
While outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Belvedere Palace, you can grab a bite at any of its cafes in the Upper Belvedere Palace. The Schlosscafe, Parkcafe, and the Lucy Bar offer a variety of dishes.
You can purchase postcards, miniatures, and other keepsakes in the museum shop inside the Belvedere Palace.
There are 2 elevators and ramps connecting the entrance of the Upper Belvedere Palace with the other sections. There are staff always readily available nearby to help you navigate around the palace.
You can request wheelchair facilities from the cloakroom upon your arrival. However, we recommend you to bring your own wheelchair for your convenience.
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