Museums In Italy
The rich cultural history of Italy is one of the attractions for tourists and museums in Italy are amongst the best in the world. Italy has produced some of the greatest artists and the history, architecture and archeology offer some great experiences. One of the most popular attractions is the Vatican Museum. There are works by da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. One of the highlights is Michelangelo's painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the Gallery of Maps.
Rome is a fascinating city and the center of an old civilization. The Museum of Roman Civilization is recommended for anyone interested in the subject. Two scale models dominate the museum. One is of early Republican Rome and the other is from the 4th century AD. All the landmarks are there, including the Circus Maximus and the Coliseum. Other exhibits include examples of late Imperial art and Paleochristian art. The reliefs that appear on Trajan's Column at the Imperial Forum are replicated in casts. This is one of the best museums in Italy for bringing the past to life.
Florence is another wonderful city and full of art treasures. The Uffizi Gallery is a showcase for old masters. Built from1560 to 1581, it is one of the world's oldest museums. It's advisable to get a ticket in advance, especially in summer when queues are long. Some of the most famous paintings in history are exhibited here, including Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci's The Adoration of the Magi. Other artists shown include Durer, Michelangelo and Titian.
In contrast to the Uffizi, the Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence explores the quest for knowledge about our world. It contains interesting artifacts in all the branches of science from an exciting age of discovery. Museums in Italy are well placed to display this material and this museum has mounted an exhibition (March 4th to December 31st) of Galileo's telescope. The exhibits here are concerned with a diverse range of subjects, such as astronomy, chemistry, pharmacy, cartography, electricity, and magnetism.
The Museum of Antiquities in Turin is divided into three sections. These are History, Regional Archeology and Turin City Archeology. This has one of the most impressive locations of a museum in Italy. It is housed in the opulent surroundings of a 17th century palace, the Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze and contains Greco-Roman artifacts and artworks by Van Eyck and Rembrandt.
Summary
Museums in Italy include the Vatican Museum where you can see Michelangelo's painting on the Sistine Chapel, the Museum of Rome Civilization, Uffizi Gallery which showcases The Birth Of Venus and The Adoration Of The Magi, the Institute and Museum of the History of Science, and the Museum of Antiquities in Turin.
