The Belvedere Palace in Vienna is a fantastic architectural work of art. The Upper Belvedere and the Lower Belvedere are its two palaces. The buildings are connected by a spacious garden and are among the most beautiful Baroque buildings in the world. In addition to the palaces, the ensemble includes an orangery and numerous outbuildings. The Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the building complex from Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt in the 18th century. Under Empress Maria Theresa, the complex became the exhibition site of the imperial collection. The Belvedere today houses one of the most important art collections. These works of art by Austrian and international artists from the Middle Ages to Viennese Modernism and Expressionism await the gaze of visitors. Renowned paintings by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka are part of the repertoire as the works of international great artists. Among others works of major artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Auguste Rodin and many others can be seen. The permanent exhibitions are supplemented with temporary theme exhibitions.