Through its centuries-long and rich history, Europe has been a place where centuries-old names in art grew, and movements that changed the direction of art history emerged. This, of course, makes certain cities in Europe a must-visit for art lovers. We listed the ten museums of the heart of art and the museums of these cities that must be seen.
1. Florence
Florence, which can be called the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is an open air museum in itself, with streets full of art, even if you don’t visit any of its museums. The most famous of the thousands of works you can see here are the statue of David of Michelangelo in Galleria dell’Accademia and the Birth of Venus of Boticelli in Uffizi. The magnificent architecture of the Duomo Cathedral will also fascinate you.
2. Paris
Paris is certainly the city that comes to mind when you think of art and museums. After all, the world’s most visited museum is home to the Louvra. Although Louvre’s most famous work is Mona Lisa, it can actually take days to see a vast collection of this huge museum, from prehistoric times to the 21st century.
In the Orsay Museum you can see the works of the most famous impressionist painters such as Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Cloude Monet and Paul Gauguin. Center Pompidou, one of the most beautiful examples of 20th century architecture, is another famous museum where you can see works from more modern times.
3. Rome
In Rome, where every step you take takes you to another era in history, you can follow the footsteps of Julius Caesar, try to visualize the era of gladiators, and be enchanted by the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which was signed by Michelangelo in the Vatican. You’ll never stay away from art in Rome, with its diversity ranging from the Coliseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Galleria Borghese, famous for its gardens and Caravaggio’s most important paintings.
4. London
Since most of the most famous museums in London are run by the state, there is no entrance fee. British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Tate Modern. At the British Museum, you can trace the history of humanity with objects collected from around the world.
In Tate Modern, there are works by more modern artists such as Andy Warhol. If all these museums aren’t enough for you, you can go to Shoreditch, the most trendy area of the city, and see what today’s most famous street artists, including Banksy, bring to the city and art history.
5. Vienna
Vienna is a city where classical masterpieces and contemporary art museums blend in harmony. The Museumsquartier area of 60,000 square meters is home to many art institutions. The Albertina Museum contains tens of thousands of prints made with techniques such as woodcutting, lithography and engraving. Another must-visit to the city is the magnificent Belvedere palace. Here you can see Gustav Klimt’s largest collection of works.
6. Berlin
Berlin’s unique history differentiates its spirit from all other cities here, but the Pergamon Museum and the numerous modern art galleries in the city make it a paradise for art lovers, with works from Babylon and Ancient Greece albeit more prominent. Of course, the East Side Gallery, which has become a symbol of the city’s specificity with its street art works painted on the ruins of the Berlin Wall, is another art stop you should definitely see here.
7. Amsterdam
Even in its giant museum dedicated to the famous Dutch painter Van Gogh, Amsterdam makes art lovers happy by exhibiting the artist’s short art life in all its details. On the other hand, the Rijksmuseum, another major museum of the city, opened in 1798, exhibits the works of other famous Dutch painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals.
8. Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 1997, is Bilbao’s most famous museum. It is also one of the largest museums in Spain, and the exhibitions it hosts regularly change. Around the museum, you will find Bilbao’s area full of works by artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons and Anish Kapoor.
9. Venice
Venice is thought to be the first maze of canals and romantic gondola rides, but the city is quite ambitious in terms of art collections. In addition to Renaissance geniuses such as Titian and Veronese, Venice also hosts contemporary art works such as the Peggy Guggenheim collection, as well as events such as the Venice Art Biennial, which we mentioned in the past weeks due to Bruno Catalano’s sculpture collection.
10. Barcelona
Barcelona and Picasso, Gaudi and Miro come to mind. These three famous artists left their mark on the city. It is impossible to miss Gaudi’s works in warm, friendly and colorful Barcelona. The most striking structure of the city’s skyline is the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, which offers the most beautiful views of Barcelona.
The Picasso Museum, home to more than four thousand works of Pablo Picasso, one of the most important figures of 20th century art, and the Fundacio Joan Miro museum on Muntjuic hill, dedicated to Joan Miro, an artist who also created the most impressive works of 20th century art. most important art addresses.
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