One of the indispensable activities of traveling abroad is visiting museums. Especially with its deep-rooted history and works of art, there is no one who does not know that Europe is in a very rich position in this respect. There is no doubt that you will find many museums in Europe that you cannot get enough of visiting in different fields such as history, art, science and many more.

Although there are many different museums to see, we have listed 15 of which you should definitely visit, especially in the prominent cities of Europe, in this blog post.

1) Musée du Louvre, Paris

The Louvre is mind-bogglingly, impressive and rich because of its size and loot. From classical period sculptures, Egyptian ruins and Mesopotamian antiquities to Italian Renaissance paintings, Rembrandts and Rubens, French neoclassicals and Romantic period works; A trip to Paris for at least 3 days is a must for the museum, which contains a wonderful collection.

2)Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam

Considered one of the leading museums in Europe, the Rijkmuseum is also known as the Dutch National Museum. A large part of the collection of this national museum in Amsterdam, which was established in the 19th century, consists of works by Dutch artists.

Although the Rijkmuseum is a museum dominated by Dutch painting, there are many valuable pieces to see about Asian arts, sculpture and decorative arts. Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Johannes Vermeer’s The Milkmaid and Jan Asselijn’s The Threatened Swan are among the iconic works that you should see when you come here.

3) Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Considered one of the most important museums in the world, the Uffizi means “offices” in Italian. The U-shaped building, which bears the characteristic features of the Renaissance Period, was originally built to gather the city’s administrative offices. However, it was later turned into a public museum.

When you come here, you will encounter the works of names such as Raffaello, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, who shape the history of art. So before we go, let’s say: You can get Stendhal Syndrome, be careful. Works such as The Birth of Venus, Long-Necked Madonna, Annunciation, Grand Canal and Spring are among the works you must see.

4) Musée National Rodin, Paris

The Musée National Rodin, which was created by converting the house where Rodin lived in the last years of his life into a museum, is an extraordinary place where you can have the opportunity to see the works of the sculptor in his rooms and garden, and trace how the sculpture revolution took place in the 19th century.

5.) National Gallery, London

The National Gallery is an art museum in London’s Trafalgar Square. Founded in 1824, the museum houses a collection of more than 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to the 1900s. In the museum, there are works by Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Raphael, Monet, Caravaggio, Botticelli, El Greco, Hans Holbein Titian, Tintoretto, Rembrandt and many more famous painters.

6) Prado Museum, Madrid

The Prado Museum, which was built as a natural sciences museum, is known for being one of the largest art museums in the world. The museum houses a large collection of Spain’s royal family. In addition, the Prado Museum has one of the largest ‘Rubenesque’ collections in the world, and the most famous painting of the collection, Rubens’ The Three Graces, is also in the museum. The works of Goya, Ribera, Velazquez and Zurbaran are among the prominent ones in the museum.

7) Design Museum, London

Reopening its doors two years ago after a renovation worth 83 million pounds, the Design Museum can use the tree-lined modern building of Holland Park with three times more space than before. This means larger and more comprehensive exhibitions. The museum, which has turned into a minimalist temple, also has a training program covering topics such as creative entrepreneurship.

8) Acropolis Museum, Athens

One of the first symbols that comes to mind when Athens is mentioned is undoubtedly the Acropolis rising on a sacred rock. The Acropolis Museum, where historical artifacts from the region are exhibited, is located at the entrance of the ancient city. Excavations continue at the foundation of the museum, which is famous for its sculptures and Parthenon artifacts from the Archaic Period. Acropolis Museum, one of the must-see stops in Athens, is waiting for you in all its glory!

9) Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

The architecture of the museum building, which is as famous as the modern and contemporary paintings inside, is considered one of the most important iconic structures of the modern age. The Guggenheim is one of the largest museums in Spain. Artifacts at the Guggenheim range from the mid-20th century to the present, with an emphasis on post-war painting and sculpture from America and Europe.

10) Vatican Museums, Vatican

It is known that the Vatican Museums, one of the largest museums in the world, were built by the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance period. The Vatican Museums, which have 54 galleries in total, host the most important sculptures and paintings in the world. We can say that it has a very different and interesting structure in terms of architecture.

11) Orsay Museum, Paris

The Orsay Museum in Paris was originally designed as a train station; However, with the development of railway technology, it was believed that the building was outdated, and it was decided to turn the station into an art museum. Therefore, we can say that the museum has a unique architecture. The museum has the largest collection of impressionist artworks in the world. Oil paintings by many famous painters such as Monet, Renoir, Manet, Degas, Seurat and Gauguin are among the leading works of the museum. The museum also has a collection of photographs to provide a comprehensive look at the 19th and 20th centuries.

12) Musées Royaux de Beaux Arts, Brussels

Bringing the genius of Belgian art from the primitive period to Ruben, Antony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens, Musées Royaux de Beaux Arts has a flamboyant collection. The backbone of the museum is the surrealist Renée Magritte works, which emerged among the productions that sought beauty and strangeness in Belgium, the center of the Symbolism movement in the 19th century.

13) Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

In the Van Gogh Museum, Van Gogh’s paintings, sketches and hundreds of letters he wrote to his brother Theo are exhibited. There are also works of painters who were influenced or influenced by him during his lifetime. The Van Gogh Museum is a must-see museum.

14) British Museum, London

The British Museum, the largest museum in England, is one of the favorite stops on the island. Located in London’s Great Russel Street, this magnificent art museum is free to the public and tourists. The British Museum has a total of four sections: Antiquities, coins and medals, prints and drawings, and an ethnography section. The creation of the collection in the museum, which contains millions of artifacts, took many years. Bodrum Halicarnassus Mausoleum, Rosetta Stone, Lion Hunt Reliefs, Parthenon Sculptures and Oxus Treasure, which is considered one of the wonders of the world, are among the first works of art to be seen in the British Museum, which has works that we cannot finish counting.

15) Tate Modern, London

Located in the heart of the British capital, the Tate Modern is one of the largest modern and contemporary art museums in the world and the most visited modern art gallery in the world, with 4.7 million visitors a year. It is the UK’s national international modern art gallery and forms part of the Tate group (along with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives and Tate Online). The Tate houses a collection of British art from 1900 to the present and international modern and contemporary art.

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