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Home » Major South European Tourist Destinations » Museums in Italy

Museums in Italy

Italy, the country of art treasury, has always been noted for hosting spectacular art work. Sprawling museums in Italy, exhibiting the culture, historical background and artistic heritage of the country are the chief highlights. A large number of world’s historical heritage is found in Italy. The museums in Italy adorn the country; hence, are a must visit for all the local residents as well as international tourists. Check out some of the museums in Italy from the below mentioned sections:

The Colosseum:  The Colosseum is a magnificent amphitheatre of Rome. During the reign of Emperor Vespasian, between 70 and 72 AD the construction of The Colosseum began. In that period this giant structure used to accommodate almost 50,000 spectators and was used special contests and spectacles. Apart from hosting amazing architectural work, it also houses a museum in its upper floor. The architectural brilliance, historical backdrop, culture and heritage of Italy can be known by visiting this place.

Uffizi Gallery:  This spectacular art gallery is housed in Florence and considered as one of the most significant tourist attractions of the country. Its construction was started in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari and was completed by designers Bernardo Buontalenti and Alfonso Parigi in the year 1581. The paintings of noted painters such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Piero della Francesca, Titian and so forth are housed in this magnificent art museum.



Venice Accademia Galleries:  It is noted for housing paintings of renowned artists belonging to the 14th and there after. Masterpieces of famous artists like Tintoretto, Bellini, Carpaccio, Veronese and so forth can be viewed in this famous museum in Italy.

Pinacoteca di Brera: This place is known worldwide for housing a prestigious collection of modern and ancient paintings. There are separate rooms on different floors exhibiting different facades of hand made arts.

Visit the museums in Italy and make our holiday or trip a memorable one.

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