Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milan

The Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milan is a magnificent collection in one room of more than 2,000 exhibits, housed in 50 rooms of the Villa Belgioioso, built during the 18th-19th centuries. Works of art impress admirers of the attraction. Paintings by Picasso, Modigliani, Matiz and other artists are presented here. The most famous collection is represented by the Italians in the form of masterpieces they created from past centuries.

History of the Gallery of Modern Art in Milan

The villa, which houses a museum, is one of Milan's most outstanding landmarks. In the first half of the 19th century, the mansion belonged to the French emperor. That is why the local population calls it “Villa Bonaparte.”

Despite the luxury of the villa, the main advantage is its contents, which can arouse admiration among tourists who have visited many historical places. The Gallery of Modern Art in Milan was created in 1868, and the building received museum status in 1921. Over the years, the museum has been replenished with new exhibits through donations from patrons. As a result, it was replenished with so many works of art that some of them were forced to move to the 20th century museum, located in the Town Hall located on Piazza Duomo in Milan. The relocation of several hundred exhibits took place at the beginning of 2010.

Features of the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milan

It will take more than one day to get acquainted with all the art objects of Villa Bonaparte. The Gallery of Modern Art in Milan presents the works of many famous artists from all over the world, and for French creators the museum has several separate rooms where you can admire the works of Renoir, Gauguin, Van Gogh, etc.

Visitors to the Gallery of Modern Art in Milan should not rush to leave the villa after viewing the works of art. Italians believe that everyone should visit the charming green gardens of this mansion at least once. Here you can take a quiet and peaceful walk, which will help you immerse yourself even more in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. During the walk, you can see a beautiful pond, decorated inside with the ruins of ancient buildings, which adds even more color to this wonderful place. It is located in the very center of the garden area, and around it there are various plantings that give special luxury and sophistication.