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Capitoline Museums

Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 - 00186 Rome, Roma, Italy

The Capitoline Museums, located on Capitoline Hill in Rome, are among the oldest public museums in the world. They were founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of ancient bronze statues to the people of Rome. Officially opened to the public in 1734, the museum complex includes ... Read more

Louvre Museum

Paris, Paris - Ile-de-France, France

The Louvre Museum is a global icon of art and culture, located in the heart of Paris along the Seine. Housed in a former royal palace and marked by its modern glass pyramid, the museum offers a journey through thousands of years of human history. Its vast collection includes over 35,000 wo... Read more

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

Dam 20 - 1012 NP Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is a wax museum located at Dam Square in the center of the city. It was the first Madame Tussauds branch outside the United Kingdom, opening in 1970. The building itself is a historic structure that fits well into the architectural character of central Amsterdam a... Read more

Mamertine Prison

Clivo Argentario, 1 - 00186 Rome, Roma, Italy

The Mamertine Prison, or Carcer Tullianum, is considered the oldest prison in Rome and holds great historical and religious significance. It is located beneath the Church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, near the Roman Forum. Built in the 7th century BCE by King Ancus Marcius, the prison was... Read more

Moco Museum

Honthorststraat 20 - 1071 DE Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

The Moco Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Amsterdam's Museumplein district. It is set in a historic townhouse and presents a bold contrast to the nearby classical museums. Since opening in 2016, it has become known for spotlighting works from modern masters and provocative st... Read more

Palazzo Delle Esposizioni

Via Nazionale, 194 - 00184 Rome, Roma, Italy

The Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a major cultural center in Rome, located on Via Nazionale. Opened in 1883 and designed by architect Pio Piacentini, it showcases neoclassical architecture and serves as a prominent venue for exhibitions and events. The building has undergone significant res... Read more

Van Gogh Museum

Museumplein 6 - 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

The Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam’s most visited cultural institutions and is located in the Museumplein district, near other major museums in the city. It is dedicated to the life and works of Vincent van Gogh and showcases the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and pers... Read more

Vatican Museums

Vatican City, Roma, Italy

The Vatican Museums in Vatican City are among the most celebrated art institutions in the world, featuring a vast collection curated by the Catholic Church over several centuries. Founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, the museums host approximately 70,000 works, with around 20,000 on public d... Read more

Villa Medici

Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1 - 00187 Rome, Roma, Italy

Villa Medici is a grand Renaissance villa located on Rome’s Pincian Hill, near the top of the Spanish Steps. Built in the mid-1500s for Cardinal Ricci da Montepulciano, it was later purchased by Ferdinando de’ Medici in 1576. Under his direction, the villa was expanded and enhanced by arch... Read more