Wow what a cool place! It's a little out of the way from the old city center but it's definitely…read moreworth a visit. The show room is beautifully decorated. I walked around the store just mesmerized before one of the staff members greeted me. Unfortunately, I had to limit myself to what could fit in my carry on bag. It is pricey but everything is handmade and is not cookie cutter perfect like something you would get at a big box store. Some of my favorite pieces included their plates, vases and bowls. I love that they only glaze the inside of their pieces. It creates this rough unfinished exterior with a smooth glossy interior. They have a couple different lines. Including one with more neutral colors, "raw," which is made from the scraps from the main line. No piece is exactly the same color. The store opens into the studio so you can watch some of the products being made.

The Beethoven Frieze from 1901 is a must see. The story, colors and mix of gold are beautiful. Read…read morethrough the brochures in the viewing room for a full interpretation of the murals which are based on Beethoven's 9th and humanity's longing for happiness as interpreted by Klimt. The rest of the museum has rotating exhibits on two additional floors. It is a small museum so 1 hour is probably sufficient for visiting.

"To every age its art, to every art its freedom." (In…read moregolden letters over the entrance of Secession Building) Art Nouveau is in my heart and soul. It been since my inner rebel brought me to art school, against all opinions and odds. I am in awe to all people this building represent - from Olbrich who designed it, to artists movement it was built for - for love of art, progress and artistic freedom. The intricate details of the facades, golden globe spills out in array of golden leaves and musical lines of the trees. Medusa heads adorn main entrance, and on the side, you can also see three owls, which I love the most. Of course, the main attraction is Klimt's Beethoven Frieze on display - very iconic to whole Art Nouveau movement. (Gift shop at the entrance sells quality posters of most famous art nouveau artists, you would not leave empty-handed) A must see for all Art Nouveau lovers and for all rebel spirits out there.