6 Best Museums in Italy
The Museums in Italy is your passport to the glorious Renaissance past. Whether as patrons or collectors, the papacy played an enormous part in the artistic efflorescence. Accordingly, the finest artistic works are housed in the Vatican. But other regions are equally alluring. Whether you want to see the Etruscan art that molded the Roman civilization or the Umbrian root of the Renaissance, the Uffizi center of Medici patronage or even contemporary art, everything is on display in the Italian Museum. So after you have booked and settled in an owners direct in Italy, it is time to visit this great museums. The Vatican The Vatican may be the tiniest country on earth, but it is filled to the brim with untold treasures. As the greatest sacred power, successive popes collected pieces of art in appreciation or received as offerings. In the Renaissance age, the church was one of the greatest patrons and, commissioned the finest art in the western world. Though left scattered and disorganized, bereft of proper markings, each room is an amazing testament to the artistic times. If the Sistine chapel does not make you swoon, the imitable Greek and Roman sculptures such as 'Loaocoon' and the Belvedere Apollo will. The walls of these buildings were executed by no less than Raphael - that itself is a statement of its artistic value. Endless collections spanning pagan Greco - Roman era of antiquities are found in its numerous rooms.
Galleria Borges The Borghia family was one of the most eminent families of Italy and had deep- though illegitimate connections with the papacy. Over the years, their collection, some completed under direct patronage, grew to become perhaps the most illustrious in the land. Now housed in their own 17th C palace, its frescos and dĂŠcor are as fabulous as the collections. The masterpieces of Baroque sculpture by young Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael are as breathtaking as ever. National Etruscan Museum The Etruscan predates the Roman and had a marvelous composite culture with unique art and religion. Though almost obliterated in public minds, their contributions became the foundation for the great Roman Empire. Some of their marvelous bronze and marble sculptures, sarcophagi, jewelry and representation of mythical heroes can be seen in this museum. You will be definitely taken aback by the design and sophistication.
Uffizi Gallery The world's greatest collection of Renaissance paintings is here since this 16th Century palazzo happened to be the Uffizi or the offices of Duchy of Tuscany under Medici. About 90% of Italy's Renaissance legacy is stored here and be prepared to drool at the sight of all the great masterpieces.
National Gallery of Umbria This is the font of Renaissance inspiration as the masters had clear Umbrian and Tuscan roots. Revel in a world-class collection of paintings, including works by Fra Angelico, Piero della Francesco, Perugino, Duccio, and Gozzoli, among others. Academy Gallery of Venice Some of the greatest Venetian paintings can be found here. Each room holds untold treasures and you would be swept of your feet by the innumerable works of Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Titian, and Tintoretto and others. Italy is not all about Renaissance and this museum in Venice tells you why. As you visit unequalled collections of stunning contemporary art, you note how the forms are lost and colors take on symbolism. The perfect forms you are so familiar with in the Renaissance paintings become inchoate and indefinable. Yet they convey an inner message as can be seen in the calcavade of 20th century art by Max Ernst, Picasso, Braque, Magritte, Giacometti, and Moore.