Gustav Klimt caused a revolution in Austrian art and left his fingerprints on all over Vienna’s buildings. Join us on the art tour in Vienna and read about few spots of the city marked by this famous artists.
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Karlsplatz
Karlsplatz is a town square in Vienna that separates the first and fourth districts. It is one of Vienna’s busiest and most well-connected transportation hubs. The area is full of massive buildings with a beautiful touch of art by Gustav Klimt.
For example; Vienna’s City Rail which was built around 1900 by the architect Otto Wagner built has an obvious touch of Gustav that you can find in the floral ornaments, gold decoration, and attention to the smallest details.
In addition, the **Wien Museum Karlsplatz **exhibits a number of significant paintings by Gustav Klimt, including “Emilie Flöge,” “Pallas Athene,” and the earliest version of “Interior of the Burgtheater”.
Naschmarkt
From sunrise till dusk, a vibrant crowd shops for fruit, vegetables, and international treats on the Naschmarkt. More and more trendy spots are locating spaces among the more than 120 market stands, some of which even provide free WiFi.
Secession
Secession is a structure of an art movement that started in 1897 by **Gustav Klimt ** and other painters. In the Secession’s basement, you can see Gustav Klimt’s “Beethoven Frieze.” The 34-meter-long is a masterful rendition of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
MQ – MuseumsQuartier
One of the biggest cultural districts in the world is called the MuseumsQuartier (MQ). At the edge of the old city, in the ancient imperial stables, it mixes institutions from many art areas with eateries, cafés, and stores over 60,000 square feet in size. The setting is post-modern with a blend of baroque and modern architecture.
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