Europe is one of the most beautiful and visited tourist destinations in the world. The continent has some of the most prominent museums in the world and most of its galleries showcase the historical background and cultural heritage of the people. Here are the top three museums you should visit in Europe while on vacation.
The Louvre
The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and has one of the most amazing art collections. The museum which is located along the banks of the Seine River is one of the biggest tourist attractions to visit in Paris. The museum tells the story of human culture from its 8 million historic works embracing all continents.
Uffizi gallery – Florence
The Galleria degli Uffizi located in Italy is one of the most popular museums in the world. It is well known for the rich number of distinctive masterpieces preserved within its walls. A good number of the artworks found there are from the Renaissance period, but you can also see pieces from the 12th to the 17th century.
Museum Del Prado
Museum Del Prado which is situated in Madrid is also one of the finest museums in Europe, which you should visit. The museum showcases over 2,300 paintings and a huge number of sculptures, prints, drawings and other works of arts.