What is Belvedere Palace and why is it so famous?
Belvedere Palace is not only one of the most famous baroque palaces in Vienna (in fact, it is actually two palaces), the museum located inside also houses one of the most famous paintings in the world: ‘The Kiss’ by Gustav Klimt. It shows a self-portrait of the Austrian painter with his muse Emilie Flöge as lovers and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Why is Belvedere Palace worth it?
Seeing ‘The Kiss’ in real life impresses even most native Viennese. The museum's permanent exhibition also includes numerous other impressive works by famous Austrian painters such as Oskar Kokoschka or Egon Schiele. The palace itself, including the beautiful surrounding baroque garden, is an easy visit from the city centre and a must-visit for any first timer.
How much does it cost to visit?
Tickets can be bought on site, online, or via GetYourGuide, but the entry fee is a little cheaper online and you save yourself time for waiting at the ticket office. Tickets start from from €17.50 euros. Groups of 10 people or more have to book a free time slot in advance.
Where should I eat nearby?
Café Schwarzenberg, Vienna’s oldest Ringstrasse café, is very close, and is the spot to indulge in Viennese coffee house culture. Stöckl im Park has a lovely garden for al fresco dining (with an inviting Schanigarten air) and serves up Viennese classics like knoblauchcremesuppe (creamy garlic soup) and sacherwürstel sausage.
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