The west wing of Floor 1 of Upper Belvedere is decidedly un-Klimt: not a glimmer of Jugendstil gold to be seen. But it still has many treats for the innocent … [Read more...] about Baroque, neoclassicism & Biedermeier
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Gustav Klimt and Vienna 1900
What are the world's most famous paintings? Good question. All I can say is when you reach the first floor on the grand staircase of Upper Belvedere palace, you are just a few … [Read more...] about Gustav Klimt and Vienna 1900
Upper Belvedere: Middle Ages to Renaissance
Belvedere is most famous for its more recent art: Klimt, Schiele and the like. But the Upper Palace also houses a collection from a time when a Klimt painting might have … [Read more...] about Upper Belvedere: Middle Ages to Renaissance
Belvedere gardens
The main gardens at Belvedere form the extra crunchy peanut butter between two slices of art museums. A splash of colour and movement to contrast with the stoically Baroque … [Read more...] about Belvedere gardens
The Botanical Garden
As tourists marvel at the famous Belvedere Gardens in all their baroque splendour, few know how close they are to another landscaped garden open to the public: the Botanical … [Read more...] about The Botanical Garden
The Alpine Gardens
The alpine gardens adjoin Belvedere's, but couldn't be further away in terms of look and feel from the Baroque landscaped hedges, fountains, and terraces of Prince Eugene's … [Read more...] about The Alpine Gardens