Short info:
- Where is it located? Address: Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna, 1030 Vienna
- What can you see in the Lower Belvedere? This part was the residential palace of Prince Eugene. Special exhibitions are held in the Lower Belvedere and the Orangery.
- How much does entry cost? You can find all ticket prices here.
- When is open? You can find all opening hours here.
The Lower Belvedere impresses with Prince Eugene’s former living and representational rooms, including the Grotesque Hall, the Marble Gallery and the Golden Room. Here and in the Orangery you will find art exhibitions from all eras. Treasures from the Middle Ages await you in the magnificent stables.
Like the Upper Belvedere, this part was built by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt for Prince Eugene of Savoy.
In contrast to the Upper Belvedere, the exhibitions here change every few months.
The building
Marble Hall
The two-storey marble hall was originally used for the representative reception of guests. The wall structure with war trophies and the depiction of prisoners refers to Prince Eugene’s great success as imperial commander-in-chief. The ceiling fresco by Martino Altomonte shows Apollo in the sun chariot.
Marble gallery
The marble gallery with direct access to the chamber garden is also a former representation room of Prince Eugene. The space is divided by three ancient statues. Plastered war trophies on the walls refer to Prince Eugene’s military successes. The ceiling reliefs represent his apotheosis.
Grotesque Hall
In Vienna in the early 18th century, grotesque paintings were very popular as decorations for sale terrene and garden pavilions. The four seasons are depicted on the ceiling of the grotesque hall and the four elements in the corners. The windowless walls depict the Forge of Vulcan and the Three Graces, embodying the principles of the masculine and the feminine. The paintings are mostly original.
The Gold Cabinet
Maria Theresia had this room remodeled into a gold cabinet with mirrors and porcelain in the course of adaptations. The gold cabinet has remained completely unchanged since 1765.
Orangery
The orangery was originally a heatable conservatory for orange trees. After Prince Eugen’s death, the plants came to the Pomeranzenhaus in Schönbrunn; the building was used as a stable. Since 2007, the interior of the orangery has been designed as a modern exhibition hall in the form of a white cube.
Magnificent stable
The name of this building owes its former use: Prince Eugene’s personal horses were housed here. Valuable works of art from the Middle Ages collection are on display in the magnificent stables today.