Sunny Italy, with magnificent cobblestone streets and expressive buildings - this is exactly the country in which rest will be remembered for a lifetime. In addition to the original cuisine and beautiful architecture, there are many unique museums. After all, many famous personalities were born and created on this earth, from Raphael, Michelangelo to Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren. It is no secret that about 60% of all the spiritual life of Europe is concentrated in this country.
Ferrari
There is probably not a single person in the world who does not know the brand of the Ferrari car. After all, it is a synonym for elegance and luxury, speed and beauty. There are two Ferrari museums in Italy, in the cities of Maranello and Modena. These cities are not far from each other, so you can visit them within one day.
In Modena, the car exposition occupies about 2.5 thousand square meters. This museum is a typical house-museum, where personal belongings, awards for victories in races and even the atmosphere of Enzo Ferrari are kept.
The city of Maranello is not just a museum, there is an attraction where you can ride a real Ferrari for a fee. Here they will talk about the intricacies of automotive business and Enzo himself, will make it possible to make out sports cars from the inside.
By the way, when you get to one of the museums, for example, to Modenna from Bologna, you can catch a shuttle that runs between the sights and get into Maranello, or vice versa.
Lamborghini
Another car brand that is associated exclusively with luxury and millions of revenue. By the way, the Lamborghini Museum in Italy is located near the city of Bologna, so if you decide to visit the Ferrari, be sure to check out this museum.
To date, the production of this expensive car belongs to the concern Volkswagen. Not so long ago, the entire exposition was located in an ordinary industrial hangar, now it is a huge building made of glass. According to company management, the construction of the museum cost them $ 25 million, but the Lamborghini manufacturer knows for sure what millions are.
Visiting the museum is not free, you will have to pay 13 euros for a ticket. And those who want to look at the production itself can buy a ticket for 40 euros, and they will be shown how cars are actually assembled manually.
The first Lamborghini models are located on the ground floor of the museum, the most unique and successful models of this brand are presented on the second.
Works of art
Naturally, Italy is famous not only for expensive cars, but also for the works of art that were created on this earth. Therefore, it is mandatory to visit the museums of Italy, which store the greatest paintings and sculptures.
The Uffizi Gallery operates in Florence, where you can see with your own eyes the frescoes and antique sculptures of the Renaissance. Here are the works of Botticelli, in particular, “The Birth of Venus”, Michelangelo - “Holy Places”, and other masterpieces. In the same city there is a gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts, which houses the work "David" by Michelangelo and unfinished statues of slaves.
You should definitely look into the San Marco Museum of Italy (Florence). It is here that the true spirit of the Renaissance is fascinating. These walls contain the largest number of works by Fra Angelico. The museum itself is a Dominican monastery, where, in fact, the inhabitant and monk was Fra. There are works by Quattrocento, Gozzoli. The museum presents manuscripts and folios dating back to the 14th century; this library was visited by world-famous personalities: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo.
Acting and theatrical stage
Fans of theaters and operas are advised to visit the Italian Museum in Milan, the famous “La Scala”. It opened only at the beginning of the 20th century, and the theater itself has been operating for more than 250 years. The museum has as many as 10 halls with operating expositions, a "gambling" hall of the theater and library. Here you can see the piano that belonged to Verdi, a collection of porcelain figurines, harlequins and a selection of miniature musical instruments.
And, of course, you should go to Verona, where one of the most interesting museums in Italy is located - "Juliet's House". It was in this building that the Capello family lived, in Shakespeare it sounds like a Capulet.
One of the iconic sights of Turin is the cinema museum. Although in the ordinary sense it is not quite a museum, but the tallest tower in the city, the design of which recreates the unique visual and auditory effects. Inside you can learn about the "pioneers" in the cinema, the development of this direction. There is also a cinema library, where the unique paintings of our and the last century have been preserved.
Fun for the budget traveler
To be honest, not every tourist is able to pay for excursions. Are there any free museums in Italy? Yes, indeed, there are still places in the country where a tourist does not have to pay for a visit. Although the country itself is, in fact, a museum, especially when it comes to Rome, where an examination of the cathedrals, basilica and churches can take at least one month. In addition, few people know that the country has a decree of the Ministry of Culture of the country, according to which every month, every first Sunday, everyone can visit all state museums free of charge. And the Vatican has its own rules, so without money you can visit the city’s museums only on Tourism Day - September 27th.
In addition, the country really has a number of attractions in which every tourist can get absolutely free. But it is worth remembering that without fail there will be huge queues near such institutions.
List of museums in Italy with free entry in Rome:
- Napoleonic Museum, Piazza di Ponte Umberto I 1, 00186.
- Museum dedicated to the work of Hendrick Anderson, Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini 20, Flaminio, 00196.
- The house-museum of Mario Pratsa, Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 1, and a number of others.
And if you want to hear a symphony orchestra performed by real Italian musicians, then carefully look at the announcements at cathedrals and churches. Within their walls free concerts are often held. And this is a great opportunity to visit the church and enjoy the chapel, or to get to a real organ concert without spending money.
The Quirinale Palace, in the Paolina Chapel, hosts free concerts by the symphony orchestra every Sunday. On holidays, on Rome Day, Easter and Christmas, in the city there are always many concerts, almost all the famous styles and directions in music.
Film lovers are advised to come to the island of Tiberina in the summer, where Italian films are openly screened annually. The event is absolutely free.
In the end
And most importantly - remember that you can save on visiting museums and other interesting places in Italy with the help of a tourist map. Depending on the chosen card, you can get free access to almost all state museums.