Museum the President visited in Austria

Director General of the Vienna Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorisches Museum), Ms. Sabine Haag, and staff welcomed President Vo Van Thuong and his wife, introducing the works of art displayed in the museum.

Kunsthistorisches Museum was built in 1891, near the Royal Palace, owning many valuable collections of important significance to the history, culture, and art of Europe and the world. Among them are masterpieces of talented European painters of the 18th century and the largest Bruegel collection in the world. Bruegel or Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a Flemish (Belgian) painter, is honored as the "master of prints".

Other famous major works of art include Raphael's "Madonna in the Meadow" and Vermeer's "The Allegory of Painting." Other famous artists whose works are displayed in the museum include Rubens, Rembrandt, Dürer, Titian and Tintoretto.

The Kunstkammer Vienna (Hall of Art and Wonders) in the museum houses more than 2,100 valuable objects, collected over the centuries by the Habsburg emperors and grand dukes. It is considered "one of the most important halls of art and wonder in the world".

The centerpiece of the collection is a golden salt tureen made by the famous 16th-century sculptor and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini. Other medieval art objects are also on display: engravings, clocks, paintings, sculptures, and wall hangings.

The value of this collection, which was restored and restored between 2002 and 2012, is considered "incalculable." The artifacts are housed in 20 rooms. Visitors can witness more than 1,000 years of history displayed in the Kunstkammer, which covers an area of ​​more than 2,700 square meters. The oldest artifact is an ivory table from the 9th century, according to the museum's website.

Visitors can explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions by booking one-hour guided tours (in English), which are held every Sunday at 3pm. The museum welcomes millions of visitors each year and has built up its online collections and launched 3D tours on a digital platform. The museum is open weekdays from 10am to 6pm and from June to August. Admission starts at €21. Museum address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria.

While you’re here, stop for a coffee in the opulent Cupola Hall, which features a magnificent dome. On Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 10pm, the hall transforms into an elegant yet intimate dining room. Dinner reservations are available here.

Anh Minh (According to KHM )