What are the great things about the Belvedere in Vienna?

Question

I know it’s a famous place but I don’t know much about it. When I get married, I want to have my honeymoon in Vienna. Can anyone tell me abut the Belvedere?

Answer 1

The Palaces and gardens of the Belvedere today now houses an extensive and impressive art gallery. Here you will find neo-classicism; romanticism; Biedermeier; early 20th century;  historicism; realism; and impressionism. It used to be the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, a very successful Austrian military commander. The Belvedere are two palaces, the Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere, which are linked by a formal garden with water fountains and statues in the French style by Dominque Girard. It is divided into 3 levels: upper section is Olympus, middle is Parnassus, and the lower section is the Four Elements. By the Lower Belvedere there is the Orangery building, used to be a greenhouse but today houses the Museum of Austrian Medival Art.

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Petra M, Vancouver