Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Art) Overview
Opened in 1891 to house the imperial family's vast art collection, Vienna's Museum of Fine Art was designed by Gottfreid von Semper and Karl Hasenauer. It was built in the style of the Italian Renaissance to firmly establish the building's link with one of history's great artistic periods. Today, the museum, which is located in Marie-Theresien-Platz, holds one of the most important art collections in the world. The Gemaldegalerie (picture gallery) contains works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Durer and Titian, and the largest collection of work by Brueghel in the world.
Contact Addresses
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel: (01) 525 240
Website: www.khm.at
Transportation
Air: Vienna International Airport. Rail: Underground: Volkstheater. Tram: Tram D to Burging/Kunsthistorisches Museum (from Sudbahnof); U3 tram to Volkstheater (from Westbahnof). Road: Bus: Public services. Car: A1 Westautobahn or the A2 Sudautobahn to the city center.
Air: Vienna International Airport. Rail: Underground: Volkstheater. Tram: Tram D to Burging/Kunsthistorisches Museum (from Sudbahnof); U3 tram to Volkstheater (from Westbahnof). Road: Bus: 2A or 57A. Car: A1 Westautobahn or the A2 Sudautobahn to the city center.
Location
Austria
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Vienna
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