Schloss Belvedere - Vienna, Austria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tmob
N 48° 11.477 E 016° 22.855
33U E 602627 N 5338483
Belvedere Palace is located in Vienna, Austria
Waymark Code: WMDKCH
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 01/25/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 70

«The Belvedere is a historical building complex in Vienna, Austria, consisting of two Baroque palaces the Upper and Lower Belvedere, the Orangery, and the Palace Stables.

The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the 3rd district of the city, south-east of its centre. It houses the Belvedere museum. The grounds are set on a gentle gradient and include decorative tiered fountains and cascades, Baroque sculptures, and majestic wrought iron gates. The Baroque palace complex was built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy.

The Belvedere was built during a period of extensive constructions in Vienna, which at the time was both the imperial capital and home to the ruling dynasty. This period of prosperity followed on from the commander-in-chief Prince Eugene of Savoy's successful conclusion of a series of wars against the Ottoman Empire.»

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Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die

Page Location in Source Book: 95

Type of Waymark: Site

Location of Coordinates: Upper Belvedere

Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 19.00 (listed in local currency)

List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Daily 10 am to 6 pm Visit 3 attractions (Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, 21er Haus) with one ticket: 19€


Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]

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