Baroque Gardens of Belvedere in Vienna

. size: medium

. open to public, free entrance to the park

. photos from April 2013

The baroque garden of Belvedere palace offers cascades, fountains, a big water basin and baroque sculptures.

Belvedere in Vienna consists of two palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere. 

Side entrance to the garden.

Schönbrunn Garden, Vienna, Austria

. size: big

. open to public, free entrance

. photos from September 2012
. a zoo and a botanical garden also lie in the same park

The garden axis points towards Gloriette (view from Great Parterre)

Colorful begonias in flower beds of Schoenbrunn in September

Schoenbrunn imperial summer residence was supposed to be as magnificent as Versailles. The palace was supposed to be built on the top of the hill. However, the plan was later changed.

Winter in Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg, Austria

 Shades of pink in Schloss Mirabell

. public

. no entrance fee

. size: small

Photos from December 2016

Although December may not be the best time to visit European gardens, there were pansies blooming at Schloss Mirabell garden.

Mythological sculptures

The garden was made in early baroque period and was influenced by Italian and French gardens of the era.