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Vinci, Italy
Vinci is proud of their native son, Leonardo . Hence this excellent museum and it's virtual counterpart. Tour the archetypal Renaissance man's bio, paintings, sculpture, designs, models, blueprints, and hometown.
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Virtual Uffizi: The Complete Catalogue
Virtual vagabonds rejoice! No need to move a muscle to explore one of the world's most impressive museum collections. From Botticelli to Rembrandt, you won't see anything like this on cable. (And no Flowbie interruptions!)
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A Key to Milan
Amongst this Milanese restaurant and nightlife guide is an impressive summary of the city's multiple museum options. Private collections, galleries, science halls, libraries...get the picture?
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Galleria degli Uffizi
Perhaps its the long lines at the Uffizi that inspired the makers of this site to create a complete online catalog of the Uffizi! Search by room, artist, or work to see the complete catalog of holdings at this art Mecca. High resolution makes for even better viewing.
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Guggenheim Museum--Venice
Peggy gave a substantial collection of modern art to Venice, the city of her palace. Check out programs, core collection and exhibits on this stylish, but slow, Guggen-site. Plus, become a member and bone up on your history.
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Musei On Line
Tour this virtual corridor for a museum that fits your fancy--you can search by subject matter, location, or exhibitions. If you've got the time and inclination, browse the 3,000 collections from public and private galleries.
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Museo della Storia delle Scienze--Florence, Italy
There's much to discover in this online exhibit of science. A virtual tour of Galileo's room will have you seeing stars, while the Da Vinci exhibit will leave you marveling at the mechanical master. Techies should head straight for the library.
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Museums: Rome
This basic index to the museums of Rome sorts by type: archaeological, medieval, modern, or Vatican. Each entry includes contact info, cost, hours, and a handy map that'll help you plan your culture crawl through the capital city.
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Uffizi Gallery
The museum was originally built in the 16th century as Florence's administrative offices, and this Uffizi site is indeed official. Get an overview of its evolution, info on guided tours, hours, a gallery map, and an index of artists.
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