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The Belvedere

300 Years a Venue for Art

It took more than a decade to build the summer residence of Vienna's most famous general, Prince Eugene of Savoy. In 1723, construction of the upper palace drew to a close and the Belvedere estate was finally completed. The 300th anniversary of this event presents the perfect occasion for the museum to reflect on its history. Both as a museum and a landmark building, the Belvedere has stood for power and prestige throughout the ages, serving as the setting for courtly festivities, at times as a royal residence, and as the venue for the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955. In an extensive exhibition, the museum will examine the building’s changing roles.

Curated by Björn Blauensteiner, Sabine Grabner, Kerstin Jesse (Contributed to the concept), Alexander Klee, Georg Lechner, Stefan Lehner, Monika Mayer and Luisa Ziaja.

Impressions

The Exhibition

Videos

 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 1)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 2)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 3)

 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 4)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 5)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 6)

 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 7)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 8)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 9)

 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 10)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 11)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 12)

 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 13)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 14)

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 15)

 
 

The Belvedere. 300 Years a Venue for Art (Part 16)

 

 

Jubilee in 2023 and key dates of the Belvedere

 

 

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1723

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Completion of the Upper Belvedere and with it the entire estate

 

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1777

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Opening of the Imperial Picture Gallery in the Upper Belvedere

 

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1827

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Foundation of the Modern School in the Upper Belvedere

 

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1903

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Opening of the Modern Gallery in the Lower Belvedere

 

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1912

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Austrian State Gallery in the Lower Belvedere

 

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1923

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Opening of the Baroque Museum, Austrian Gallery, Lower Belvedere

 

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1924

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Gallery of the 19th Century in the Upper Belvedere

 

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1953

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Opening of the Museum for medieval Austrian art in the Orangery

 

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1954

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Opening of the 19th and 20th Century galleries in the Upper Belvedere

 

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2007

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Opening of the medieval study collection in the Palace Stables next to the Orangery

 

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2011

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Opening of the Belvedere 21 (known then as the 21er Haus)

 

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2023

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Jubilee year ... and last but not least, the 360th birthday of Prince Eugene of Savoy