Hermitage Museum, Russia
Not only is St Petersburg known as one of the most beautiful cities in the land of birch trees, it has also been a cultural center for centuries. The Hermitage Museum welcomes visitors from all over the world with a collection larger than any imagination - more than three million artifacts including artifacts spanning from the Paleolithic period to modern times. This place was originally the palace of the Russian Tsar, so the architecture of the Hermitage is also a unique work of art, both ancient and noble.
This place was originally the palace of the Russian Tsar.
The Hermitage Museum is proud to be home to priceless treasures, where the world's finest collection of art and cultural heritage is concentrated. It owns three million works of art, historical artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, functional art works, archaeological discoveries and precious documents. In this collection, there is no shortage of masterpieces of international stature.
The main complex of the museum located in the center of Saint Petersburg includes the Winter Palace - the ceremonial residence of the Russian emperors, the Small, Old and New Hermitage buildings, and several other palaces and buildings.
Impressive architecture inside the museum
This place preserves many valuable paintings and artifacts.
Louvre Museum, France
Located in the heart of Paris, France, the Louvre Museum makes its mark as the largest museum in the world: the total exhibition area is 72,735 m2 - the same thickness as 280 tennis courts. Like an artistic paradise, the Louvre not only exclusively preserves the quintessence of beauty, but also makes its mark as the most popular museum in Paris and globally.
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France
In 2018, an impressive 10.2 million tourists visited and admired the majestic beauty of the Louvre, contributing to pushing Paris to the top 3 most visited cities in the world that year.
Before becoming an art museum, it was a 12th-century fortress and was converted into a royal residence in 1546. After all, the Louvre is more than just a place to display art, it is also a living memory of a glorious past. The most famous works of art in the Louvre include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
One of the largest and most important museums in the world, the Louvre Museum spans three wings of the vast Louvre Palace.
The Louvre Museum attracts thousands of tourists every year because of its famous works of art.
Metropolitan Museum, New York
New York is proud to be a land with many historical, cultural and entertainment symbols, among which is a sophisticated space that certainly cannot be missed: the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the MET, is one of the largest art museums in the United States.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 and is currently located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA. With more than 2 million works of art and historical artifacts, this museum has become a place to preserve an important part of world culture. The Metropolitan Museum is divided into 17 diverse galleries, each space focusing on a specific art genre, creating an interesting feeling for visitors every time they visit here. In addition, the museum also has a large art library with more than 1.5 million documents on art, history and culture.
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, visitors will easily find a diverse art collection, including photographs, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, books or historical and cultural documents from different countries and cultures around the world. Each gallery is a separate journey of discovery, along with regular educational programs and special exhibitions.
This is a place that attracts more than 4 million visitors every year.
Some unique specimens are displayed in the museum.
Vatican Museums, Rome
Located in Viale Vaticano, Rome, the Vatican Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. When coming here, visitors are not only amazed by the great architecture but also learn more about the place considered a valuable asset of the capital Rome and the Vatican. This place is like an art treasure, displaying precious works from the massive collections that the Roman Catholic Church has painstakingly built up over the centuries.
This is where Michelangelo's two paintings "Genesis" and "The Last Judgment" are kept, painted on the ceiling and on the walls.
The unique architectural imprint of the Vatican Museum is evident through 12 exhibition halls and 5 corridors, preserving masterpieces of two famous painters Raphael, Michelangelo and the collection of Roman, Greek and Egyptian civilizations. Besides the timeless works of art, the Vatican Museum impresses with its unique spiral staircase and endless curved domes. They are decorated with hundreds of sophisticated paintings, creating a vivid space in the minds of visitors.
The Vatican Museums are not to be missed when visiting the works of art: the Four Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel frescoes by Michelangelo. Every year, the Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors to admire the architectural, sculptural and painting masterpieces that have remained intact for centuries.
