Wien is one
of those towns that immediately make you think of Sissi, classic music and
royal palaces. I’ve already written about the wonderful Hofburg, but there is –
or it would be better to say there are – two palaces that deserve at least a
visit in your life: I am talking about Belvedere palaces.
Eugene of
Savoy wanted the building of these palaces after the defeat of the Turkish in
1683. Nowadays, they host wonderful works of art, from medieval ones to contemporary
ones. Here there is also an exposition dedicated to Gustav Klimt. You can see
all this in the Upper Belvedere, whereas the Lower Belvedere hosts temporary
expositions.
These
palaces date back the 18th century and has been built by Johann Lucas von
Hildebrand. Between the two there is a French-style garden, which reminds the
one of Caserta palace and Versailles: indeed, it was realized by Dominique
Girard, who worked at Versailles too. Walking hearing gravel creaks under your
feet, surrounded by green walls of hedge, is a really relaxing experience.
Besides, from here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Wien, reproduced by
Canaletto too.
My interest
in this place was especially artistic, because I was attracted by the
exposition of Klimt’s works, but I must admit that, even without such a reason,
I would have appreciated this visit. As in many other vast spaces, in which
architectural and natural elements are perfectly combined, you do not realize
you are in the centre of a town.
What about
you? Have you ever visited Belvedere palaces?
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