The Vatican Museums

Pope Julius II founded the Vatican Museums in 1506, and they are the most visited museums in all of Italy.

The Borghese Gallery

Also located in Rome, the Borghese Gallery is a 17th-century villa built by Flaminio Ponzio.

This storied villa has an extensive collection once belonging to its Cardinal Scipione Borghese.

The Uffizi Gallery

Let’s head over to Florence for our next museum. Built-in 1581, the Uffizi Gallery is considered an architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance period.

Academy of Florence Art Gallery

While in Florence, you absolutely must see the most famous statue in the world: Michelangelo’s David. The original statue is on display at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence.

Bargello National Museum

Let’s stay in lovely Florence for one more museum and visit the Bargello National Museum.This museum isn’t a piece of glorious architecture or an Italian leader’s former home.

National Gallery of Umbria

Perugia, Italy is home to the National Gallery of Umbria.  If there is one thing Italy has a ton of, it’s Renaissance art, and it needs to be seen! Many call Florence the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance art movement…

Academy Gallery in Venice

What is a trip to Italy without visiting Venice? Once you’re finished taking gondola rides throughout the city’s canals, head over to Venice’s Academy Gallery, which is considered by many to be one of Europe’s truly great museums.