Palace · UNESCO
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna, Austria
The Habsburg summer palace with ornate rooms and vast gardens, one of Vienna's top sights.
Palace · Austria · Vienna
Belvedere Palace
A baroque palace and gardens that holds Klimt's The Kiss.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Belvedere Palace matters
The Belvedere is a pair of baroque palaces linked by gardens, and the upper palace is home to the most famous works by Gustav Klimt, including The Kiss, shimmering in gold. The gardens are a lovely stroll, and the view back over the city is one of the best.
Talking points
- The Kiss by Klimt hangs in the upper palace.
- The gardens are laid out in formal terraces.
- The palace was built for a famous military commander.
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