Belvedere Museum. The unique. overall complex. With its two palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, and their extensive gardens, is one of the most stunning Baroque architectural ensembles in the world in the 18th Century, The Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy Commissioned the renowned Baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrand to build a summer residence After the Death of prince Eugene. Empress Marie Theresa acquired the entire complex and transformed the Upper Belvedere into anexhibition venue for the imperial collections-making it one of the first public museum in the world. The Marble Hall was the venue for important historical events and now offers an unparalleled view of Vienna. The Lower Belvedere, formerly the residence of Prince Eugene, is home to illustrious exhibitions. The modern pavilion of the Belvedere 21, by architect Karl Schwanzer, sets the stage for contemporary art.

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