Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)
Friedrichstrasse 12|4th District Wieden, Vienna, Austria
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Introduction
The symbol of the Vienna Secession movement, the Secession Exhibition Building, located in Karlsplatz, is distinguished by its unique golden dome in the shape of laurel wreaths. Built by the artist Joseph Maria Olbrich in 1897, it served as a venue for the activities of the Vienna Secession movement and an important exhibition hall for Secessionist artworks.
In 1897, a group of artists broke away from the traditional academic style and formed the Secession art society, advocating for simple forms, the use of straight lines and smooth surfaces, and the decoration with simple cubes. The motto of this art movement is written above the entrance of the exhibition building: "To every age its art, to art its freedom" ("Der Zeit ihre Kunst. Der Kunst ihre Freiheit").
As one of the most important venues of the Vienna Secession movement, the Secession Exhibition Building not only showcases many Secessionist artworks but also houses the famous work "Beethoven Frieze" by the renowned artist Gustav Klimt. If you seek uniqueness and have an interest in art, you may want to visit this building and explore the path to artistic freedom. Address Friedrichstrasse 12|4th District Wieden, Vienna, Austria
Opening hours Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, December 24th 10:00-16:00, January 1st 12:00-18:00, closed on May 1st, November 1st, December 25th. Guided tour times are Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 (English) and 14:00 (German).
Transportation You can take the U1, U2, or U4 line to Karlsplatz station.
