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Akademie der Bildenden Künste

Akademie der Bildenden Künste
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Type of Site
Museums, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Art, History, Architecture
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Price: $5-$10
Admission varies from free up to several Euros, depending on the gallery.
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Stairs
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Restrooms: Availability Unknown
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Akademie der Bildenden Künste

School of Visual Arts, Vienna

Lots of Old Masters paintings


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Address: Phone:
Schillerplatz 3
Vienna, Vienna 1010
+43 1 5 8816 x135
Fax: +43 1 5 8816 x158

Description

The Academy of Fine Arts building houses not just the academy itself, but also the Gallery of Paintings. This building, with its beautiful facade, was designed by Theophil Hansen between 1872 and 1876. Some remarkable pieces can be viewed in the collections of Dutch and Flemish painters of the 17th century; Italian and German art from the 16th century, which includes an altarpiece of the Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch; and paintings by Rubens, van Dyck, Murillo and Francesco Guardi. Works by professors of the academy are also on display. The students' canteen or the artists' material shop, both situated in the same building, are recommended. If you still haven't had enough art after all this, ask about further exhibitions in the new Academy House on Getreidemarkt/Karlsplatz.



Times & Dates

Visit Time: 2hr-6hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: Admission varies from free up to several Euros, depending on the gallery.

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Karlsplatz/Oper (U1,U4,U2), Burgring (D,J,1,2, 57A)
Best Modes of Transportation: Subway Taxi Walking
Notes: You may also take the tram along the Ring and get off at the Mariahilferstrasse stop.
Parking Availability: Limited


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