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The Palais Liechtenstein shows the collection of the Princes of Liechtenstein, brought together over five or so centuries and, in many instances paintings bought directly from the artists themselves - that's class! This collection is very rich in Seventeenth century work, especially that of Rubens and Van Dyke.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24664
The museum has a good cafeteria, and an excellent shop which offers scholarly material, exhibition catalogues and postcards.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24664 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11260 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11260 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5781 not-to-be-missed Viennese museums. The summer palace of the Liechtenstein family has restored the
palace to house their spectacular baroque collections of paintings and sculpture, which spent long decades underdisplayed in Liechtenstein.

Just floating up one of the grand staircases to the 'Herkulesaal' is to glimpse life as it once was for
this very privileged family; it’s hard to grasp that a whole room-full of Rubens 'cartoons' is privately owned.

Happily the princely collections are now elegantly displayed, including the newly-acquired,
over-the-top Badminton Cabinet and the golden coach which sets the scene as you enter the Sala Terrana. (No surprise that it was sent to Italy in the 1770s to collect the Emperor's bride!) After you view the collection you can stroll through the historic gardens and dine in style at either of the two fine restaurants inside the gates, Rubens 'Palais' or 'Brasserie'.

Scrupulously planned and lit as a fine art museum, the aura of family still hovers over the Liechtenstein Museum, illuminating a golden age of Viennese life and style.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5781 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5779 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5779 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5764
Also in the area is the Naschmarkt, which is on all week, except Sundays, and sells everything form spices to clothes. I visit every time I go to Vienna, which is about 3 times a year. I bring back the best paprika outside Hungary and flower petal tea. It is very cheap and great quality.

Mon-Fri 6am-6.30pm, Sat 6am-5pm,
Food stalls: Mon-Sat 6am-1opm, farm produce market: Sat 6am-5pm]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5730 It also hosts a number of important contemporary art exhibitions. I think it provides a nice contrast to the more traditional art galleries in the city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5730 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4558 For Jugendstil and Wiener Werkstatte visit the MAK.

I'm looking forward to staying at the Levante Parliament as I stayed there 20 years ago when it was unlovely student accommodation - it's also very near the Cafe Eiles, frequented by politicians and the actor, Klaus Maria Brandauer.

The best Tafel Spitz (boiled beef not stew) can be found at Cafe Schottenring and the cafe at the Kunsthistorischesmuseum does a fantastic buffet on Sundays (you can even wander off between courses).

Finally, in Winter, for cheap, healthy entertainment - feed the red squirrels at Schonbrunn.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7448
Hidden in Wien-Hietzing, it is one of the creative centres of early 20th century art. Gustav Klimt (1862 - 1918), the main representative of Viennese art nouveau and co-founder of the Wiener Secession had his studio there during the last six years of his life. Only in summer 1998 was the existence of this studio undoubtedly proved, which led to the foundation of the Gustav Klimt Memorial Society. Soon after Klimt´s death, the original studio house was furnished with a second story and turned into a villa.

The Klimt Villa was declared as a protected zone in 1999, which was enlarged in 2000, but still has not been placed under protection like a historic monument. However, the original concept of the ensemble Klimt used - his studio, his reception room and the side rooms together with the adjacent garden and park - have survived nearly completely.

It must be pointed out that a great number of Klimt´s most important works were created in this studio. Here Klimt portrayed many ladies of society and finished painting some of his wonderful landscapes (especially Attersee motifs).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7448