The Top Three Don’t Miss Museums in Italy

When traveling to Italy, you are guaranteed to see brilliant art, architecture, and history. There are a few museums you should not skip while touring this beautiful country. The Vatican Museum, the National Archeology Museum of Naples, and The Uffizi Gallery in Florence are undoubtedly the top three museums in Italy.

The Vatican Museum, located in Rome, is open daily from 9am until 6pm. Shoulder and knees of all who enter must be covered. This museum contains one of the greatest collections of art worldwide. Originally built in 1503, The Vatican Museum features collections from Gregorian Egyptian and Gregorian Etruscan Museums, as well as numerous Greek and Roman exhibits. Included in the tour of this museum, you can visit and view several Vatican palaces such as the Sistine Chapel, Room of the Immaculate Conception, and the Chapel of Nicholas V. Tickets are available online and at the door.

The National Archeology Museum of Naples is a must see. It is home to the largest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities in the world. Mosaics can be viewed from the legendary city of Pompeii. There is also a model of Pompeii to give visitors an idea of what it was like before its destruction The “Secret Cabinet” is a room which features several erotic items and can be viewed by those 11 years and older. This museum also features more than 200,000 ancient coins and medals.

The Uffizi Gallery is in Florence, Italy. Works from all of the famous artists from Italy’s legendary art history can be found here, including those of Michaelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Raphael. The Uffizi Gallery is filled with masterpieces from the Renaissance era. It occupies 45 rooms.

Italy has always been known for its legendary artists. Don’t miss these top museums around the country!