Belvedere Palace

Where it is & how to get there

• Tram: Tram D to Schloss Belvedere stops at the Upper Belvedere.
• Tickets: Book timed tickets online, especially for the Upper Belvedere.
• Gardens: The gardens between the palaces are free.

The story of the Belvedere

The Belvedere was built between 1712 and 1723 by architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, a celebrated military commander.

Today the Upper Belvedere houses the world's largest Gustav Klimt collection, including "The Kiss", alongside works by Schiele and Kokoschka. The terraced gardens offer views back to the city centre.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Buy a timed ticket for the Upper Belvedere.
• Head straight to "The Kiss" when you arrive.
• Walk through the gardens from the Upper to the Lower Belvedere.

What's around the Belvedere

• Belvedere gardensBaroque terraced gardens.
• Lower BelvedereExhibitions and staterooms.
• KarlskircheBaroque church nearby.
• Vienna Central Station10 minutes' walk.

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