Schloss Belvedere has some of the best art in Vienna. The permanent collection including Klimt’s The Kiss is frequently enhanced by major temporary shows. In 2015, the temporary exhibitions include a celebration of the Congress of Vienna (1814/15), the 150th anniversary of the Ringstraße, Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka’s view of woman, grand old masters, contemporary art and solo … [Read more...]
Top Art Exhibitions in Vienna in 2015 (First Half)
Top exhibitions in Vienna in early 2015 include celebrations of the Congress of Vienna and the Ringstrasse and a variety of contemporary and older art. Two centuries ago, the power elite of Europe met in Vienna to reshape Europe following the defeat of Napoleon – art and artifacts from this top diplomatic and social event will be on show in the Belvedere. Events and special … [Read more...]
Miro, Monet, Velazquez and Toulouse-Lautrec Exhibitions in Vienna 2014
In 2014, special temporary exhibitions in Vienna, Austria, will focus on the art of Joan Miró, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Claude Monet and Diego Velázquez. Vienna has several excellent art museums with wonderful permanent collections. However, Vienna’s main museums also stage spectacular temporary exhibitions with world-class works by major artists. In 2014, major solo artist … [Read more...]
See Gustav Klimt Paintings and Art in Vienna in Special 2012 Exhibitions
Special 150-year memorial exhibitions of paintings, drawings, and other works by the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt will entice art lovers to Vienna (Wien), Austria in 2012. Viennese art galleries and museums will celebrate the 150-year anniversary of the birth of the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) with special temporary exhibitions. The Belvedere, home of the … [Read more...]
Routings of Danube Riverboat Cruises
Danube (Donau) River cruise vacations depart from Passau, Vienna, or Budapest with stops at Melk, Linz, and Bratislava. Cruise extensions via the Main up to the Rhine River are possible. The Danube River competes with the Rhine for being Europe's most popular waterways for riverboat cruises. With up to a hundred river passenger boats cruising on the Danube each year, … [Read more...]
Save on Luxury Danube Riverboat Cruises
Cheap European Cruise Vacations on Luxurious German Donau Boats Booking luxury Danube (Donau) River cruise vacations on German boats operated by A-Rosa, Peter Deilmann, and Viking can save money if less inclusive packages are preferred. Luxury Danube riverboat cruises marketed in international markets often include more meals and excursions and may therefore seem more … [Read more...]
Top Cafés for Coffee in Central Vienna, Austria
Enjoy Kaffee & Sachertorte in Hotel Sacher Wien, Café Central, and Demel Tradition-rich cafés such as Hotel Sacher Wien, Café Central, and Demel are top attractions in Vienna. These coffee shops serve strong, fresh coffee with top Austrian cakes, including the ever popular chocolate Sachertorte. Vienna is proud of its long coffee house tradition. Enjoying strong coffee in … [Read more...]