Top destinations to travel for the arts
The essence of each destination is in its culture, people and aesthetics. And nothing shows the spirit of the city better than its arts and architecture. Be it in a museum and art galleries or on the street.
Sadly, galleries and museums are afterthoughts when selecting the next destination. But not for the art lovers, who carefully choose the places to visit. We have gathered the list of places that the best travel destinations for people who appreciate art in all of its forms.
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Florence, Tuscany, Italy
People often say that if you love Renaissance art, you should visit Italy, especially Tuscany, it’s birthplace. There are must-see places for everyone who loves any kind of art. Simply because of its influence on art, high culture and fashion. It is a place where walking in the street feels as being in an open museum full of impressive works of art.
There you can visit the Uffizi gallery and see The Birth of Venus, the Academia Gallery and take a look at the Michelangelo’s David, or visit the famous Gucci Garden. From Renaissance art to today’s art and fashion – you can experience every bit of it in Italy.
Paris, France
When it’s about art and travel, no list can be complete without mentioning Paris, France. The city is a birthplace for so many great artists and the inspiration for so many iconic ones. It is filled with the museums you have to visit at least once during your lifetime: Louvre, Musee Rodin, Centre Pompidou, Orsay Museum, and Palais de Tokyo, the most prominent ones among them. But even without visiting the museums, Paris itself is the work of art.
Naoshima Island, Japan
If you are a lover of Japanese art, contemporary art, or want to experience something different from the western culture Naoshima Island is the perfect destination for you. It is often called a Japanese art Island and for a good reason. It is filled with museums, sculptures, architecture and installations by the most notable contemporary artist. So much so, that the visitors often have to read the island guide before visiting Nashima, so that they can get the best experience possible.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
When thinking about the best destinations for art lovers you might think of Paris, New York, Florence, but not Chiang Mai. Which is unfortunate. As the city is the cultural capital of Thailand. In 2017 It was dubbed as UNESCO Creative City. It is a contemporary art scene which is continuously attracting resident artist. There you can visit some of the most interesting museums, CMU art centre, Gallery Seascape, and MAIIAM Museum of contemporary art. It is definitely a fresh breath of art you can enjoy at every corner in Chiang Mai.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is the perfect place for people interested in architecture and not only. The whole city is a sightseeing destination where you can enjoy the impressive landmarks of Gaudi. Visit Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, and La Pedrera, to see the beautiful mark Antonio Gaudi left on Barcelona. Do not forget to visit the Museu Nacional d’Art where you can see a large collection of gothic, Romanesque and baroque art. And of course, do not miss Museu Picasso that is housing one of the biggest and most impressive collections of Picasso’s works.