Belvedere Palace
Vienna
The Belvedere Palace is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria, consisting of two Baroque palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. It is one of the most significant examples of Baroque architecture in Europe and houses an extensive art collection.
Top 5 Facts
- The Belvedere Palace was built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy.
- The Upper Belvedere houses the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt, including 'The Kiss'.
- The palace gardens are a masterpiece of Baroque landscape architecture, offering stunning views of Vienna.
- The Belvedere was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
- The complex also includes the Belvedere 21, a museum of contemporary art.
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