Leopold Museum pays to keep historical work of art

Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:09 am
Vienna is a popular tourist destination.
The Leopold Museum in Vienna, Austria, has boasted an extensive collection for years. However, the facility recently had its back against the wall when one woman claimed to have rights to a painting in its halls, according to Bloomberg News.

The museum has since paid $5 million to Jenny Steiner, a Jewish silk factory owner, to keep the painting a part of the collection. The 1914 piece by Egon Schiele had been stolen by the Nazis, but it had belonged to Steiner before she fled Austria in 1938. Now, the piece will remain available for viewing, giving visitors the opportunity to examine its beauty.

After visiting the Leopold Museum, you might want to check out other historical facilities that Vienna has to offer. The Kunsthistorisches Museum has one of the largest art collections in the country, many of which were created for Habsburg emperors.

Schonbrunn Palace, which is a short drive from Vienna, is another location worth visiting. Travelers are encouraged to take a tour of the building, which has been around since the Habsburg dynasty in the 16th century. Today, the expansive palace and its lavish park are open to the public.

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