The essence of each destination is in its people, culture and aesthetics. And nothing shows the spirit of a 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 art lovers, who carefully choose the places to visit. We have gathered a list of places, that are the best travel destinations for people who appreciate art in all of its forms!
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. Even if it’s simply because of its influence on art, culture and fashion. It is a place where walking in the street feels like 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 contemporary 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. The birthplace of a number of great artists and an inspiration for many others. It is full museums you have to visit at least once in your lifetime:
- Louvre
- Musee Rodin
- Centre Pompidou
- Orsay Museum
- Palais de Tokyo
But even without visiting the museums, Paris itself is a work of art…
NAOSHIMA ISLAND, Japan 🌸
If you admire 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 visitors often have to read the island guide before visiting Nashima, so that they can experience as much as possible.
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CHIANG MAY, Thailand 🏝️
When thinking about the best destinations for art lovers you might think of Paris, New York, Florence, but not Chiang Mai. Which is a loss, as the city is the cultural capital of Thailand. And in 2017 It was recognized as a “UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts”. It is a contemporary art scene which is continuously attracting resident artist. There, you can visit some of the most interesting museums, like:
- CMU Art Center
- Gallery Seascape
- MAIIAM Museum of Contemporary Art.
There is a “breath of fresh 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 work.
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