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A turret or other raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area.
Examples of belvedere in a Sentence
Close by is the lofty tower of the Belvedere, dating from 1646.
I cut it with Belvedere, big improvement.
Some of his early Mantuan works are in that apartment of the Castello which is termed the Camera degli Sposi - full compositions in fresco, including various portraits of the Gonzaga family, and some figures of genii, &c. In 1488 he went to Rome at the request of Pope Innocent VIII., to paint the frescoes in the chapel of the Belvedere in the Vatican; the marquis of Mantua (Federigo) created him a cavaliere before his departure.
Bilbao; Count de Belvedere (ii,000) near Burgos; reserves (57,000) were assembling about Segovia, Talavera and Cordova; Catalonia was held by 23,000, and Madrid had been reoccupied.
In the imperial art-history museum are stored the extensive art-collections of the Austrian imperial family, which were formerly in the Hofburg, in the Belvedere, and in other places.
The picture gallery, which contains the collection formerly preserved in the Belvedere palace, contains masterpieces of almost every school in the world, but it is unsurpassed for its specimens of Rubens, Dürer and the Venetian masters.
Other parks are the Hofgarten, the Volksgarten and the Town Park, all adjoining the Ring-Strasse; the Augarten in the Leopoldstadt, the Belvedere Park in the Landstrasse, the Esterhazy Park in Mariahilf, and the Türkenschanz Park in Dobling.
About a mile and a half north of the centre of the European quarter, on the slopes of a hill rising 270 ft., is the Parc du Belvedere covering some 240 acres and commanding extensive views.
Donatus, a spacious episcopal palace, and higher up is a tower, the Belvedere, with a fine view.
Belvedere House, the official residence of the lieutenant-governor of Bengal, is situated close to the botanical gardens in Alipur, the southern suburb of Calcutta.
On the other side of the lake is the grandducal palace, Belvedere.
His palace in Vienna, and the Belvedere near that city, his library, and his collection of paintings, were renowned.
By his influence Leonardo and his train were accommodated with apartments in the Belvedere of the Vatican.
Belvedere hotel *** The belvedere hotel *** The Belvedere hotel was constructed in 1988; consisting of a total of 396 double rooms spread over 6 floors.
Presently there came walks in the long shrubbery, talks in the Belvedere, and I know not what tender familiarity.
The park of a former seat, Belvedere, was thus built over (c. 1860), and the mansion became a home for disabled seamen.
The picture gallery, which contains the collection formerly preserved in the Belvedere palace, contains masterpieces of almost every school in the world, but it is unsurpassed for its specimens of Rubens, Dürer and the Venetian masters.
Other parks are the Hofgarten, the Volksgarten and the Town Park, all adjoining the Ring-Strasse; the Augarten in the Leopoldstadt, the Belvedere Park in the Landstrasse, the Esterhazy Park in Mariahilf, and the Türkenschanz Park in Dobling.
Send this image as a Postcard The Belvedere was the Royal Air Force 's first twin engined, twin rotor helicopter to enter service.
The red stags with the golden antlers come from the crest of Erith where they were a connection with Lord Eardley of Belvedere House.
Belvedere (Kochia) - K. tricophylla is an interesting summer Cypress of the Goosefoot family, forming a neat pointed bush from 3 to 5 feet high, the flowers insignificant.
C. scoparium (Belvedere) is a graceful annual plant, like a miniature Cypress in form, and worth a place among curious annual plants.
Peter thinks Mr. Belvedere has kidnapped his family and sets off across town beating people up in order to rescue them.
Mr. Belvedere is actually the Giant Chicken and of course, the fight ensues.
The Belvedere offers kitchenettes in every room.
The Belvedere is a surprising New York City hotel.
Considering all New York City hotel choices, The Belvedere is an excellent choice.
Located on the corner of 8th Avenue and 48th Street, The Belvedere is close to all of New York City's biggest attractions.
The grand marble lobby of the Belvedere brings all visitors back to the hotel's opening in the early 1900's.
Regardless, The Belvedere offers two exceptional restaurants.
The Belvedere offers a great New York Hotel special.
Mixing a prime location with reasonable prices, the Belvedere is becoming one of the city's hottest hotels.
He recorded a demo called Belvedere Cruising, a tribute to his family's car, and sent it to Dr. Demento, who played it on his show.
His track Belvedere Cruisin got airtime on Dr. Demento's show, though another song on the tape, Dr. D Superstar never got any time on air.