Dissenyat per Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt i enllestit el 1723 com a residència d'estiu cerimonial del príncep Eugeni de Savoia, l'Upper Belvedere domina els jardins barrocs en direcció al Lower Belvedere. Avui acull la presentació de la col·lecció del Belvedere, «Picture this!», que abasta des de Cranach fins a Maria Lassnig, amb obres mestres com El petó de Gustav Klimt, pintures d'Egon Schiele i els Character Heads de Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. La Carlone Hall del palau acull periòdicament instal·lacions d'art contemporani.
Visitor Information
- How much does Upper Belvedere cost?
- Standard adult admission to Upper Belvedere is €23. Seniors 65+ and students under 26 €19; under 19s free; timed-slot ticket required. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Upper Belvedere?
- Upper Belvedere is open Daily 9am–6pm. Entry by timed-slot ticket.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Upper Belvedere?
- Upper Belvedere is located at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna, Austria, in the Landstraße area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Schloss Belvedere (Tram D), Quartier Belvedere (S-Bahn, Tram 18), Südtiroler Platz / Hauptbahnhof (U1).
- What can I see at Upper Belvedere?
- El palau barroc de dalt del turó del príncep Eugeni de Savoia acull El petó de Klimt i vuit segles d'art austríac. Current highlights include CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Asta Gröting. Things, Imagineu-vos-ho! La col·lecció del Belvedere de Cranach a Lassnig (Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig), El petó de Gustav Klimt (The Kiss by Gustav Klimt).
- Do I need to book Upper Belvedere in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Upper Belvedere?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.