Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Art academy in Schillerplatz, Vienna, Austria
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna occupies a neoclassical building designed by Theophil Hansen, featuring grand halls and exhibition spaces across multiple floors.
Founded in 1692 by court painter Peter Strudel as a private institution, the academy received imperial recognition in 1725 under Emperor Charles VI.
The Picture Gallery within the academy contains 250 paintings from Italian masters of the 14th and 15th centuries, including works by Bosch and Rembrandt.
Located at Schillerplatz 3, the academy opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with standard admission priced at 9 euros.
The institution maintains six specialized institutes, offering programs in visual arts, architecture, scenography, and teacher training to 1000 students from 30 countries.
Location: Vienna
Location: Innere Stadt
Inception: 1692
Founders: Peter Strudel
Architects: Theophil Hansen
Phone: +431588161818
Website: https://akbild.ac.at
GPS coordinates: 48.20139,16.36528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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