MUST-VISIT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR LOVERS OF ART

Go on a cruise, hop on a train or board a flight, but art lovers, make sure you travel to these various spots to experience art in the most picturesque locales. Here’s a list prepared by experts. London, England: The Victoria and Albert Museum in London showcases applied arts, including furniture, jewellery, fashion, glasswork, ceramics and sculpture. The Tate Britain is another mustvisit spot. The building contains the largest collection of British art, with pieces dating from the 1500s to modern times.

Florence, Italy: The Galleria dell’Accademia houses the renowned David by Michelangelo, besides a collection of Renaissance paintings. The Uffizi, located near the sparkling Arno river, is again a must-visit place to behold Italian Renaissance art. Close to Uffizi gallery is the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air museum that showcases antique sculptures.

Singapore: The best Asian contemporary art can be enjoyed at the Singapore Art Museum. Pay a visit to the National Gallery to indulge in an extensive collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art that dates from the 19th century, all the way down to modern times. Paris, France: History and art are present at every corner of Paris. Visit the Musée Carnavalet, which is a tribute to the history of Paris; the Musée Picasso, to browse through the works of Pablo Picasso and the Maison Européenne de la Photographie that exhibits modern photographic art. Also visit the Louvre museum, the central landmark of the city.

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