Vienna Upper Belvedere Permanent Collection Ticket

The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. The complex, with the two palaces of the Upper and Lower Belvedere and extensive gardens, is one of the most stunning Baroque architectural marvels in the world.

The world's largest Klimt collection

The highlight of the permanent collection is the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings. Alongside The Kiss, you can see prominent works from the periods of Viennese Biedermeier, Austrian Baroque, Vienna around 1900 and French Impressionism.

History of the Baroque palace

In the 18th century, the Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the Baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt to build the complex. After Prince Eugene's death, Empress Maria Theresa acquired the entire complex and turned the Upper Belvedere into an exhibition venue for the imperial collections, making it one of the first public museums in the world. The Lower Belvedere, formerly Prince Eugene's residence, hosts a range of exhibitions.

Baroque gardens

The Baroque gardens of the Belvedere rank among the most beautiful in the world. The main garden stretches over three large terraces between the Lower and Upper Belvedere, where you can stroll among fountains and sculptures. The park is also home to the Botanical Garden and the oldest Alpine garden in Europe.