Belvedere is considered to be the best baroque palaces in the world with its fine buildings, gardens and art galleries. It houses the collection of Gustav Klimt. Sitting along side Van Gough, Degas, Monet and many more. I was keen to see Klimt's work in real life and in particular his "Poppy Fields" painting. It was a much more relaxed Gallery than Victoria's National Gallery. You were allowed to photograph, look very closely and take your bags in with you. A young artists had even covered some of the classic statues with modern art and it looked really effective.
This trip happened in 2007 - it was a combination of Couchsurfing, house exchange, house sitting and staying with family. We received over 100 nights free accommodation over six months, but more importantly we met so many wonderful people, which expanded our minds and we had so much fun. We now have many friends all over the world. Dreaming and planning our next trip is something we are working on - hoping to meet some more wonderful people.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Belvedere Art Gallery
Belvedere is considered to be the best baroque palaces in the world with its fine buildings, gardens and art galleries. It houses the collection of Gustav Klimt. Sitting along side Van Gough, Degas, Monet and many more. I was keen to see Klimt's work in real life and in particular his "Poppy Fields" painting. It was a much more relaxed Gallery than Victoria's National Gallery. You were allowed to photograph, look very closely and take your bags in with you. A young artists had even covered some of the classic statues with modern art and it looked really effective.
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