Point of interest
Belvedere
in Vienna, Austria
The baroque palace complex holds Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' and the world's largest Klimt collection, set among terraced gardens.
Where it is
In the 3rd district of Landstrasse, south-east of the inner city; the ensemble consists of the Upper and Lower Belvedere, linked by a Baroque garden.
Address: Katastralgemeinde Landstraße, Vienna
What it is
The main draw is the world's largest Klimt collection, including the iconic painting "The Kiss", alongside works by Schiele and Kokoschka. The Baroque garden between the two palaces offers a classic postcard view of central Vienna.
History
The Baroque palace ensemble was built in the early 18th century by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Upper Belvedere has served as a museum since 1903 and today houses the Austrian Gallery. It is among the oldest public museums in the world.