If you like the artist Toulouse-Lautrec (ie the one who painted all those famous poster-like pictures of the Moulin-Rouge and dancers), this museum is for you. Even if you only kind of like his art, this museum is an impressive collection (biggest in the world of his art) and very fun to wander through.
One of the two main fine arts museums in San Francisco. Located ear the Lands End walk, this museum offers an eclectic collection from old world masters to Impressionists to contemporary artists as well as a rotating exhibit. It also has great views over the Golden Gate and a lovely cafe.
One of the two fine arts museums in San Francisco, the de Young Museum houses a variety of artists with a constant rotating special exhibit. The copper building is slowly oxidizing to green in the park and sports a tall tower (free to go to the top) that gives a 360-degree view of the city.
The surrealist artist Salvador Dali lived in this house in Port Lligat, a short drive from Cadaques, and now you get to explore the artist's life as it was left in 1982 when his wife died and Dali moved. It's far more than a house, it's another manifestation of Dali, surreal in its extreme with spectacular views of the sea.
Ok, I loved this museum, and not everyone in our group did, but it's just SO WEIRD. It's amazing. That being said, this is the best Dali sight probably anywhere.
Originally built by the Greeks during the third century B.C., Taormina's Greco-Roman theater was dug into the rock of Mount Tauro. It was later expanded and rebuilt by the Romans. Today, the theater is a fascinating historical site, and it boasts incredible views of Mount Etna to the southwest and the Ioania sea to the east.
Galleria Bellomo showcases a local artist's paintings on papyrus, which grows locally. The art is fantastic, and the store is worth a visit just to browse the paintings or a spot to get a special Sicilian souvenir.
Castelbuono's castle dates to 1316 and is very well-restored. The main attraction is the Cappella di Sant'Anna, dating to around 1683, with its beautiful stucco decorations. The castle also houses an art museum that's largely skippable.
This Norman-era church in Palermo doesn't look like much from the outside—it was founded in 1143, but a rather uninspiring baroque facade was added in 1588. However, the interior is worth a visit. The highlight is the remarkably well-preserved original mosaics, likely created by Greek artists from Constantinople.
This museum is small, so don't expect it to take more than about 45 minutes to explore, but it has some great Picasso pieces from his time spent in Barcelona at the beginning of his careers (from age 14-23). If you love Picasso, this is probably a can't-miss.
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