Palais Liechtenstein

Palais Liechtenstein is a three-story baroque palace with 13 window axes across its main facade, distinguished by intricate stone carvings and elaborate ceiling paintings. Inside, grand halls flow together with architectural details that demonstrate baroque craftsmanship.

Construction began in 1689 under Prince Johann Adam Andreas von Liechtenstein following an architecture competition. Its completion marked a turning point in how grand residences were built in late 17th-century Vienna.

The palace once housed an important art collection that shaped how people understood baroque magnificence in Vienna. Its rooms tell the story of the tastes and wealth of those who lived here.

The palace functions today as an event space and cannot be visited during standard hours. It is best to check ahead whether guided tours or cultural events are open to the public.

The gardens were transformed around 1820 and lost their original baroque character in favor of a more classical style. Today the grounds still show traces of this redesign from the early 1800s.

Location: Alsergrund

Inception: 1688

Architects: Domenico Egidio Rossi

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Fürstengasse 1

GPS coordinates: 48.22250,16.35940

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42