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Akademie der bildenden Kunste vs Schonbrunn Palace

Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Schonbrunn Palace scores significantly higher than Academy of Fine Arts. Schonbrunn Palace scores 96 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Let's Go, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

Akademie der bildenden Kunste
Akademie der bildenden Kunste
8 / 10
Schillerplatz 3, Vienna A-1010, Austria
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Although the academy is noted for its 17th-century art. The gallery boasts works by Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and a host of others." Full review
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There are several works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, the most outstanding being his Lucretia.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Akademie der Bildenden Künste is an often underrated art space." Full review
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The supreme highlight is Bosch’s impressive and gruesome Triptych of the Last Judgement altarpiece
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Academy of Fine Arts remains one of Vienna's most prestigious schools." Full review
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Hieronymus Bosch's famous Last Judgment Triptych is on display.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Academy includes a museum focusing on Old Masters. The collection is mainly of interest to specialists." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This little-known museum, with its succession of unattractive rooms, contains some veritable masterpieces." Full review
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The extraordinary Triptych of the Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch (1504-1508) should not be missed
Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn  Palace
9 / 10
Schlosstrasse 47, Vienna 1130, Austria
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Concierge Concierge
"UNESCO World Heritage site, and visitors can tour up to 40 public salons and private apartments, including the Great Gallery, where JFK met Khrushchev in 1961."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Habsburgs' overwhelmingly opulent summer palace is now a Unesco World Heritage site." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A prominent tourist attraction in Schlosspark since the 1960's, the former summer residence of the Hapsburgs is a true Baroque palace." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace was designed for the Habsburgs by those masters of the baroque, the von Erlachs." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Schönbrunn became Maria Theresa's sumptuous summer residence with aspirations to rival Versailles." Full review
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The tour includes several dozen rooms including the Great Gallery, still used for balls and concerts.
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