Vienna Attractions
Belvedere Palace in Vienna Austria
Belvedere
The Belvedere consists of two splendid rococo mansions, designed
in the early 18th century, which face each other across formal,
sloping grounds offering excellent views over the city. From the
outside it is Vienna's finest palace complex, built by Prince
Eugène of Savoy (1680-1735), the famous general who saved
Vienna from the advance of the Ottoman Empire. The museums in the
two palaces house some of Vienna's most renowned art galleries,
offering excellent examples of Austrian art from the middle ages to
present day. Their displays include an unrivalled collection of
paintings by Klimt as well as famous works by Schiele and
Kokoschka, Renoir and Monet. The Medieval and Baroque works are
presented in the Lower Palace where many rooms have been preserved
in their original state.
Address: 27 Prinz Eugen Street;
Website: www.belvedere.at;
Telephone: (0)1 795 570, or (0)1 79 557 134;
Transport: Upper Belvedere: Tram D to Schloss Belvedere or Trams 18 or 0 to Südbahnhof; bus 13A or 69A to Südbahnhof;
Opening time: Daily 10am to 6pm;
Admission: €13.50 (adult), €5 (child). Concessions available
