Projetado por Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt e concluído em 1723 como residência cerimonial de verão do Prince Eugene of Savoy, o Upper Belvedere debruça-se sobre os jardins barrocos em direção ao Lower Belvedere. Hoje, abriga a exposição do acervo do Belvedere, «Picture this!», que abrange desde Cranach até Maria Lassnig, tendo como destaques O Beijo de Gustav Klimt, obras de Egon Schiele e as Character Heads de Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. A Carlone Hall do palácio recebe instalações de arte contemporânea temporárias.
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?
- O palácio barroco do Prince Eugene no alto da colina, que acolhe O Beijo de Klimt e oito séculos de arte austríaca. Current highlights include CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Asta Gröting. Things, Imagine só! A Coleção do Belvedere de Cranach a Lassnig (Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig), O Beijo 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.