Upper Belvedere, Baroque palace and art museum in Landstraße, Vienna, Austria.
The Upper Belvedere stands as an 18th-century baroque palace designed by architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt, featuring ornate marble halls, grand staircases, decorative stucco ceilings, and extensive landscaped gardens that overlook the city.
Built between 1717 and 1723 as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the palace later hosted the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955, which restored the country's independence after World War II.
The museum houses masterpieces of Austrian art spanning eight centuries, including Gustav Klimt's renowned painting The Kiss and works by Egon Schiele, representing significant movements like the Vienna Secession and Art Nouveau.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, requires ticketed entry with online booking recommended, and provides wheelchair accessibility along with public transportation access via nearby tram and underground stations.
The Marble Hall features original 18th-century decorative elements and large windows that provide sweeping views of the baroque gardens and city, maintaining its function as a grand ceremonial space for over three centuries.
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