Dreaming of traveling and visiting the best attractions around the world? Now you have a unique opportunity to stroll through the Louvre or get acquainted with the architecture of Greece without leaving your home. All you need is internet access and special websites.
The most visited are virtual tours of art museums. Such online journeys will be interesting for both adults and children. Schoolchildren and students can study history and art in this unconventional way.
Louvre – Paris
One of the main attractions of France is the world-renowned art museum. The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. The exhibitions of this museum have a vast geographical and temporal scope.
The Louvre's collection consists of unique works of art. Even a person distant from art will have incredible impressions from this museum, and an online tour will help with that. The official Louvre website features virtual tours that anyone can explore.
Website: www.louvre.fr/en
Van Gogh Museum – Amsterdam
The museum of the artist houses the largest collection of his works. The Van Gogh Museum also holds works by his contemporaries. This attraction is the most visited in the Netherlands. For many traveling to the Netherlands, the Van Gogh Museum is one of the top places to visit.
You can visit the virtual tour on the official website, which has all the necessary comments and additional videos about the artist's life and work.
Website: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Sistine Chapel – Vatican
The Sistine Chapel is the most famous chapel in the world. Inside, the building is a large rectangular hall with an oval ceiling. Architects have made a significant contribution to the history of this structure, but the main value of the chapel lies in the unique frescoes by Michelangelo.
The tour presented on the website is very informative. You can choose a guided tour with commentary or explore everything on your own.
Website: www.vatican.va
Acropolis Museum – Athens
This attraction houses over 3,000 exhibits. All of them are artifacts from the Athenian Acropolis. Each item carries the history of life from prehistoric times to antiquity. The museum building is made of glass, which gives it an incredible atmosphere with a view of the modern city.
On the virtual tour, you can see a schematic representation of Athens through the glass walls. The online tour provides access to only one hall. But considering that this museum is unique in itself, even seeing a small part of the exhibits is a pleasant opportunity.
Website: artsandculture.google.com
Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum – Figueres (Spain)
The museum houses the largest collection of works by the world-famous surrealist Salvador Dalí. Mainly, it contains works by the artist himself. In addition to paintings, the museum has many interesting exhibits: sculptures, collages, and various items reflecting the era in which Dalí created.
Unfortunately, the online tour does not reflect everything that is in the museum. However, 4 halls and the museum's inner courtyard are available for viewing.
Website: thedali.org/visit-virtually
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