Belvedere Palace

Belvedere Palace is a Pandora's Box full of brilliant artwork and masterpieces all under the roof of these two baroque buildings of the palace - the Orangery and the Palace Stables. The museum showcases works from some of outstanding artists like Oskar Kokoschka, Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.

Belvedere Palace is one of the major tourist attractions of Vienna offering a glimpse into the legacy of artwork of the city that can be observed in every aspect of the historic building. The place comprise of two impressive Baroque buildings namely - the Lower (Unteres) Belvedere and the Upper (Oberes) Belvedere. The Upper Palace, built by Prince Eugene of Savoy between 1721 and 1723 is adorned with Ground Floor Hall exhibiting beautiful statues and the Ceremonial Staircase with its rich stucco relief and murals. Another highlight of the floor is a stunning two-story Marble Hall housing plenty of historic sculptures, paintings and ceiling art. The remarkable view of the gardens and the city beyond is enchanting. The Lower Palace exhibits rich taste in craftsmanship consisting of an exquisite Marble Hall known for its spectacular plaster decoration and delicate ceiling details along with the Marble Gallery displaying a collection of ancient statues. Winter Palace, yet another significant building in the palace that once comprised of the Court Treasury, the Orangery, the Palace Stables (home to the Medieval Treasury) and the Belvedere Gardens and Fountains, links the two palaces.