Acquired as an unfinished building by Prince Johann Adam Andreas I von Liechtenstein in 1694, the City Palace was then commissioned and conceived as both a residence and a statement of refinement. Its façade, with its perfect balance of dignity and grace, spoke to the family’s place at the heart of European society. More than three centuries later, the City Palace remains a living legacy. Its frescoed ceilings and marble halls, lovingly restored, continue to welcome visitors from around the world.
Few dynasties can claim a lineage as enduring as the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. From the 12th century, the family rose through astute leadership and alliances, including close ties with the powerful Habsburg emperors. In 1719, the family achieved sovereignty with the creation of the Principality of Liechtenstein, a state that endures today as a symbol of independence and stability.
Prince Johann Adam Andreas I, the visionary behind the City Palace, personified the family’s values of ambition, taste, and cultural stewardship. His commissions laid the foundation for the Princely Collections, now one of the world’s most important private art holdings. Spanning centuries and featuring masters such as Raphael, Rubens, and van Dyck, the Princely Collections reflect not only connoisseurship but a duty to preserve beauty for future generations. This dual identity, as sovereigns and as cultural custodians, has defined the Princely Family across generations.
To step inside the City Palace is to enter a world where time seems suspended. Its sweeping staircases, mirrored salons, and frescoed ceilings reveal artistry of the highest order. Every detail is a dialogue between past and present, a reminder of the family’s devotion to beauty and craftsmanship.
Since April 2013, the City Palace has been serving as exclusive venues for private events and functions. Its luxurious setting, featuring Baroque stucco ceilings, opulent neo-Rococo interiors and original furnishings complemented by Michael Thonet’s fine parquet flooring, is perfect for highend social gatherings and corporate events.
At the heart of the City Palace lies a connection to the Princely Collections, one of the world’s most extensive private art collections. These works of art are not locked away, but thoughtfully displayed and, at times, shared with audiences beyond Vienna. A selection of unique masterpieces of art from the Biedermeier era, currently housed in the Palace, may be viewed exclusively as part of an event or a booked guided tour. Exhibitions across the world have also allowed new generations to encounter the genius of European masters, reinforcing the Princely Family’s role as cultural ambassadors.
Behind the splendor of the City Palace lies a philosophy that has defined the Princely Family for centuries: stewardship, responsibility, and a long-term perspective. These values are not abstract ideals. They are lived daily, guiding the preservation of art and architecture, shaping the principality’s modern role, and informing the family’s philanthropic and entrepreneurial initiatives.
The family’s vision rests on a belief that heritage must not be confined to the past. It must remain alive, relevant, and generative. This outlook explains why the City Palace continues to resonate today, as a meeting place of history and modernity, as a cultural bridge between Europe and the world, and as a symbol of continuity in a changing era.
The City Palace is not only a cultural jewel. It also plays a role in the family’s modern business legacy. Today, it houses the Vienna branch of LGT Private Banking, the global private bank owned by the Princely Family. From this historic address, LGT serves wealthy families, individuals and private clients from across Europe and the world, blending centuries-old values with contemporary expertise in wealth management.
This continuity is central to LGT’s philosophy. The same values that have guided the Princely Family in preserving art and heritage-long-term perspective, responsibility, and stewardship-also define the way the bank serves its clients. It is about safeguarding wealth for the future, just as the family has preserved its cultural treasures for centuries. As part of its international diversification strategy, LGT has expanded globally, including the establishment of LGT Middle East in Dubai in 2012.
From its regional hubs in Dubai and across Asia-Pacific, LGT Private Banking extends this heritage to some of the most dynamic markets in the world. In Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, and beyond, clients are welcomed into a private banking experience that unites innovation with tradition, one that is deeply anchored in the family’s 900-year legacy.
The City Palace represents more than Baroque splendor. It stands as a living bridge between heritage and modern private banking, connecting Vienna’s past with the ambitions of today’s clients across the globe.
