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 by Anna.only
Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), the most brilliant military mind of his age and the legendary conqueror of the Turks (his equestrian statue can be found on Heldenplatz), commissioned Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt to design and build this garden palace as a summer residence outside the walls of the city. After Eugene's death, the palace, rated as one of the most exquisite Baroque structures of the world, was acquired by the Habsburg family. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was the residence of Archduke Francis Ferdinand (who was assassinated at Sarajevo in 1914). Leave a Comment
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Belvedere's a remarkable palace that'll sweep you off your feet. Its gardens, with lovely sculptures and fountains, are really spectacular.
The palace was built between 1700 and 1725 as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy according to designs by Johann Lukas von Hildebrant.
The complex consists of the 'Upper' (Oberes) and the 'Lower' (Unteres) Belvedere and houses important art collections.
Here the Peace Treaty was signed in 1955 with the occupying Allies. Leave a Comment Phone: 795 57 134Directions: 3rd District- Prinz Eugen Strasse 27 Tram D: Shloss Belvedere Tram 0, 18, Bus 13A: SudbahnhofWebsite: www.belvedere.at
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everything in its place by yooperprofLeave a Comment
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 View of the Belvedere by mel_bee
The signing of the Austrian State Treaty, one of the most important Austrian historical events of the 20th century, took place in the Marble Room of the Upper Belvedere. It was signed by ministers from the USSR, US, France, England and the Außenminister Leopold Figl. It signalled the beginning of Austrian independence and neutrality as well as the withdrawal of the occupying powers.
The Belvedere museums are open Tues to Sun from 10-18 and entrance costs around 7.50 Euros Leave a Comment
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Visit the castle and take a walk in the park Leave a Comment Directions: Rennweg
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 Sense by Sharrie
Other important works which you should look out for are those of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka & Herbert Boeckl.
The Austrian Gallery is where you'll find nearly all the paintings of Gustav Klimt (not the Secession).
Yes, I know a lot of you have seen pix of Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer & "The Kiss". I've also seen them b4 visiting this Gallery. But, to say the truth, I've been to many museums in the world & have seen a great deal of works of art... but, it's only here at the Gallery that paintings by an artist came alive & a must-see in person. These are the paintings by Klimt. It's NOT the same seeing them in person. It's quite a unique experience for me, one I wasn't expecting but was pleasantly surprised nonetheless.
Picasso, Van Gogh, Rubens, Dali, etc, etc... all those great artists...
I don't have that experience.
But here, I finally saw something valuable (to me, ie).
& unfortunately, & rightly so, these paintings are not allowed to be photographed!
Hence, you have to go & see it for yourself.
& tell me if you feel the same :-) Leave a Comment
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 by Sharrie
Somehow, the view from this end reminded me of the chateaux in France. Perhaps it's partly due to fact that the Prince was originally from France. Leave a Comment
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 Upper Belvedere by Audrey118
After his death, the baroque palace became part of the House of Habsburg possession.
And during early 1900s, the heir to the Austrian throne F Ferdinand and his wife lived there. During a trip to Sarajevo he was assinated and it is then Austria launch a war against Serbia and that is how WWI started. Leave a Comment
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 Belvedere Palace by Audrey118
The Belvedere consists of two palaces on the same ground; the Upper and Lower, and both separated by a splendid garden.
The picture shows the high gates with the top part the baroque portal of the Ipper Belvedere Leave a Comment
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After buying the plot of land in 1697, Prince Eugene had a large park created. The Schloss Belvedere began as a suburban entertainment villa: in 1714 work began to erect what is now called the Lower Belvedere, not as a palace but as a garden villa, with an orangerie and paintings gallery, with suitable living quarters. The architect was Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt, one of the most important architects of the Austrian Baroque, who produced in the complex of buildings his masterwork.
In 1720-1723, the Upper Belvedere was built, originally intended simply to provide a suitable end to the main garden axis. The architect was again Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. Once again there is a central Marmorsaal?the site of the signing of the treaty the formed modern Austria, May 15, 1955?but the schloss was soon enlarged to provide the main summer residence of Prince Eugene. Its painted ceilings are by Carlo Carlone, with an altarpiece in the chapel by Francesco Solimena.
The complex was sold in 1752 to Maria Theresa by the prince's heiress. Maria Theresa first named the schloss "Belvedere". Under the Habsburgs it was further extended. Since 1775, the Belvedere has housed the imperial picture gallery on behalf of Joseph II, and in 1806 the collection of Ambras Palace was moved to the Lower Belvedere as well. Both were transferred to the Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorisches Museum) in 1890. The last to reside here was Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Since World War I, the Austrian Gallery museum resides in the Belvedere. Leave a Comment Phone: +43/1/79 557-0Directions: Train: Südbahnhof; Westbahnhof and then by underground (U3) to Stephansplatz, followed by the U1 line to Südtirolerplatz and then one stop by tram (numbers 18 or 0) to SüdbahnhofWebsite: http://www.belvedere.at/en/index.htm
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