Europe is undoubtedly the wealthiest region in the world in terms of significant history, culture, and creative people. These attributes are perfectly portrayed in the many European galleries, and it is the best way for you to learn as well as simply enjoy! To help you decide what to visit, we have made a short list of the most stunning ones. So, let’s check it out! 

Musee d’Orsay, Paris

While Louvre is the most famous and most frequently visited gallery in France, you should take a chance on Musee d’Orsay – one of the most striking ones on our list. 

Established in 1986, the museum has served as a means to voice the genius European minds and introduce the world to some of the most impressive artworks. Nearly the most extensive gallery in the continent, Musee d’Orsay has large collections and permanent exhibitions you can see for yourself! 

Whether an art lover or not, get ready to be blown away by the beautiful pieces of Degas, Renoir, Cezanne, van Gogh, and many others! The gallery includes paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. 

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 

Continue with your research of the most wondrous galleries in Europe, and jump on the Paris to Amsterdam train. Then, after a comfortable trip, get ready to explore Rijksmuseum! 

Rijksmuseum is the most vibrant and significant historical museum in the Netherlands, and it ranks high among the most impressive galleries in Europe. Eight hundred years of Dutch history taking shape in paintings, sculptures, and even some interactive exhibitions! 

While now, Rijksmuseum is an important gallery explaining and showing many interesting European features and is well-respected among art lovers all over the world, it used to be the home of the Dutch masters! So, you will be roaming historical halls and what was once the most important royal establishment in the Netherlands. 

The gallery has over eight thousand pieces of art and history on display, introducing you to such creators as Rembrandt, van Gogh, Vermeer, and many others! 

Vatican Museums, the Vatican City, Rome 

The fact that Italy is basically squirming with stunning galleries, important sites, and gorgeous museums comes as a surprise to absolutely no one. And yet, which ones are the most essential to visit? So today, let’s dip into the grandness that is the Vatican Museums. 

Allowing you a close-up look at the most stunning pieces amassed by the Catholic Church and the Pope, the Vatican Museums are an unforgettable experience. There are 24 rooms in total, including the famous Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo, and the Stanze di Raffaelo, adorned by the author himself.

While it is possible that of the roughly 70 thousand works the museum contains, only 20 thousand of them are on display, you still get more than enough to inspect the most critical Renaissance pieces in the world, as well as some of the most eminent Roman sculptures. 

Venice Biennale, Venice

Take a short ride on the Rome to Venice train while you are still in Italy and see even more of what European art has to offer! 

The famous Venice Biennale is an international cultural exhibition and probably the most exciting thing you can attend while in Venice. This one is really unique since it is not on display for the whole year, though the bigger part of it! Switching every two years between art and architecture, Biennale is held in Castello and has been organized every year since 1895, going strongly without fault. 

Venice Biennale is more than just a gallery where you purchase a ticket and go on your way. This is an experience, an event, and just about the most stunning one on our list! There are plenty of exhibitions, shows, performances, and tourist activities – all to introduce you to the best artists in the world! 

Tate Modern, London

The only one on our list dedicated solely to modern art, the Tate Modern gallery in London is a striking establishment making you fall in love with the new way of perceiving and executing art.

Displaying over a hundred years of creativity, including pieces from the modernists of the 1900s to young authors of the 21st century, Tate Modern is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the best way to introduce you to the fresh minds of the world! 

While the gallery is all about contemporary art, you will still get to see pieces by such widely-acclaimed authors as Pablo Picasso, Jenny Holzer, and Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Make sure you set a reasonable amount of time aside to really enjoy and explore! As one of London’s most famous attractions, it is usually filled with people, but that will not get in your way of touring! 

Here you go! Five perfect ways to learn all about European history and culture, all while enjoying the beautiful brushes and angles of the most famous artists in the world. Just make sure to explore thoroughly and consider a tour guide, if possible. Good luck!