Visit the magnificent Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, one of the world’s most important museums. It was built by Emperor Franz Joseph to house the splendid imperial collections and documents the patronage and connoisseurship of the art-loving members of the House of Habsburg. Celebrated master-pieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titian and Durer, as well as the world’s largest collection of works by Bruegel, make a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna an unforgettable experience.

Since its re-opening in March of 2013 the Kunstkammer Vienna has been a cultural highlight of any visit to Vienna. The Kunstkammer Vienna reflects the eventful history of the Habsburgs collections from the late Middle Ages up until the Baroque period in a very unique way. Precious works made of gold, silver and gemstones, bronze, ivory and marble give reference to the need to express status and the appreciation of art of one of Europe’s most important dynasties. Let yourself be enchanted by a universe of art and beauty, which tells countless stories of artists, collectors and rulers.

This guided tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna will show you the special exhibition entitled “The World of Fabergé”. It offers unique insight into the fascinating world of Russian jewellery art. Approx. 160 pieces of jewellery from the Kremlin Museum in Moscow can be seen for the first time in Austria.

Thanks to its artistic creations the House of Fabergé was able to boast an exceedingly good reputation as the leading manufacturer of jewellery also outside of Russia. Even today the name Fabergé still embodies the idea of extraordinary jewellery creations world wide. Above all the house is known for its “Easter Eggs” made of gold, silver, rock crystal or enamel and decorated with pearls, rubies, diamonds and other precious stones, which are still highly desired and valuable collector’s items.