Belvedere - A Baroque Jewel Shines throughout Centuries
Upper Belvedere Palace 2026 Belvedere Vienna: A Baroque Masterpiece in the Heart of the City The Belvedere is one of Vienna’s most magnificent Baroque landmarks, originally built in the 18th century as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy . The palace complex includes the Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, an Orangery, Palace Stables, and beautifully designed formal gardens. For visitors, it is both an art destination and a historic site, best known today for the Belvedere Museum and its exceptional Klimt collection . Lower Belvedere Palace 2026 Prince Eugene of Savoy: The Vision Behind the Palace The story of the Belvedere is closely tied to Prince Eugene of Savoy , one of the most remarkable military commanders and patrons of the arts in Habsburg history. Born into French nobility, he was initially expected to enter the priesthood, but chose a military life instead and eventually moved to Austria in 1683. Prince Eugene was the youngest son of a noble fami...