Museums are where we see some of the greatest masterpieces of all time. They are where we indulge our sense of wonder and marvel at the creativity of the human race.
The Louvre – Many people regard the Louvre as “the” museum. From the inverted pyramid outside to the heralded Mona Lisa the Louvre is nothing short of spectacular. While Paris’s other world renowned museum the Musee D’orsay is also an art lover’s delight the longest line is at the Louvre. Throw in the fact it’s in one of the most dynamic cities in the world and it can’t be beat.
The Guggenheim in New York City – the Guggenheim is unique from the outset. The building itself is a work or art. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1959 the circled walkway takes you gradually from painting to piece of art, never stopping to dull the senses with something as trivial as stairs. While all of the Guggenheims around the world are stunning nothing beats the original.
Museo del Prado – Housing one of the one of the largest collections of European art in the world the Prado is one of the most spectacular museum in Europe. The basis of the collection is from the Spanish Royal Collection. Housing over 4,800 Spanish works of art it includes works by Picasso, Velasquez and El Greco.
Uffizi Gallery – They say an art lover can only truly appreciate art if he has been to Florence, Italy and the Uffizi does not disappoint. It is one of the, if not the, most famous art galleries in the world also one of the oldest. Including works from Leonardo de Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo the Uffizi is a mecca for art lover around the world.
Accademia Gallery – Florence’s Accademia boasts one of the most recognizable statues in the entire world –Michelangelo’s David. A representation of the Biblical hero David it is thought to be a masterpiece of renaissance sculpture.