Italy birthed the Renaissance cultural movement. Machiavelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Petrarca spearheaded this "rebirth" movement during the revival of classical art and intellect of Ancient Rome. It's only fair that you visit at least one of Italy's many renaissance museums. Here are some of the breathtaking museums you can visit on our Kosher Europe Tours: The Vatican Museums Founded by Pope Julius in 1506, the sacred grounds of the Vatican houses Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and several Renaissance artists Caravaggio’s, Da Vinci’s, Giotto’s, Lippi’s, and Perugino’s masterpieces. This is easily the most visited museum in the whole of Italy. The 43,000 square meters of this museum holds a multitude of intriguing exhibits, popular exhibits being the archeological sites Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis and Excavations of St. John Lateran. Address: Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Rome Operational hours: Monday to Saturday -- 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. (closed on Sundays and other religious holidays) Last call for entry: 3:00 pm. Entrance can be booked every 30 minutes. On-line reservation fee: 5 euros per ticket. Accademia Gallery Famous for its collection of artworks by Michelangelo, particularly the giant "David" sculpture, and Galleria dell’Accademia. They recently updated their exhibits. Their most recent edition is the Museum of Musical Instruments which holds artworks by Stradivari and Bartolomeo Cristofori, creator of the piano, commissioned by the Medici family. Address: Via Ricasoli 58-60 – near Piazza San Marco. Operational hours: Tuesday to Sunday-- 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. (closed on Monday) Last call for entry: 6:00 pm. Entrance fee: Tickets vary Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum The largest science and technology museum in Italy is a fan favorite among children. The Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Technologia Leonardo da Vinci has the best selection of exhibits enjoyed by young children and adults alike. They vary from the original illustrations of Da Vinci himself to interactive labs and even an entire space devoted to science for young children. Address: Via San Vittore, 21, 20123 Milano Operational hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday and holidays: 9:30 - 18:30 (Closed on Mondays) Last call for entry: 30 minutes before closing time Entrance fee: 10 Euros, 7.50 Euros (concession), 4.50 Euros (School) National Archeology Museum of Naples Commissioned by King Charles II in the late 18th century, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli is home to the grandest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, gems, mosaics, sculptures, glass and silver work, and a collection of Roman erotica from the ruins of Pompeii—many of which were excavated from Herculaneum, and neighboring archaeological sites. Location: Piazza Museo 19, 80135 Napoli Operational Hours: Wednesdays to Mondays 9:00 - 7:30 pm (closed on all Tuesdays and January 1, May 1, December 25) Last call for entry: 6:30 p.m. closed Tuesdays and Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 Embark on our river cruise and explore Italy's museums with Kosher River Cruises. For more information on our tour schedules, feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to help you.
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