Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria consisting of two Baroque palaces, the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the third district of the city, on the south-eastern edge of its centre. It currently houses the Belvedere museum known in German as the Österreichische Galeri…
The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria consisting of two Baroque palaces, the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the third district of the city, on the south-eastern edge of its centre. It currently houses the Belvedere museum known in German as the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere. The grounds are set on a gentle gradient and include decorative tiered fountains and cascades, Baroque sculptures, and majestic wrought iron gates. The Baroque palace complex was built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy.
  • Location: Vienna, Austria
  • Built: 1723
  • Architect: Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt
  • Built for: Prince Eugene of Savoy
  • Original use: Summer residence
  • Current use: Museum
  • Architectural style(s): Baroque

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