When travelling to a country, people basically look for something arty, whether it is the cultures or the locals they are after. So, visiting museums and art galleries as well as admiring the architecture of old or new buildings are usually on a traveller’s top list.

From masterpieces from the baroque era to the most updated contemporary artworks, the following tourist destinations are for art enthusiasts like you. Check out World Roamer for great accommodations in the country you travel to.

Naoshima Island, Kagawa, Japan

The remote island has been reputable as a great destination for art fans. There are sculptures, contemporary art museums, and architecture that feature notable artists like Walter de Maria, Yayoi Kusama, and James Turrell. You may also be amazed by extraordinary building designs by Tadao Ando. Everything is under a serene backdrop of Mediterranean weather.

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

No matter how modern you are, there is always a time for looking back. If you are into artworks from the baroque era, a visit to the place where they were born in Tuscany, Italy, should be in your bucket list.

Especially in Florence City, you get to see the most wonderful Renaissance masterpieces in the world. Some of the well-known galleries are Uffizi Gallery that features the famous “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli and Accademia Gallery featuring the statue of David by Michaelangelo.   

Paris, France

In the heart of Paris, an enormous 19^th-century foundry building is home to a captivating experience of digital art, L’Atelier des Lumières. Supported with an impressive original soundtrack and massive projections, masterpieces by legendary artists like Vincent van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, and Katsushika Hokusai create an incredible swirling art exhibition.

New York, US

New York has been globally known as a city of art in the US. When travelling there, you should consider Manhattan’s Museum Mile that includes MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Guggenheim Museum. In addition to that, the “Big Apple” city also houses high-quality street arts by famous American artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, as well as an anonymous English street artist, Banksy.

There is also the Hudson Valley’s Storm King Art Center that exhibits over a hundred installations and sculptures by contemporary artists like Maya Lin and Andy Goldsworthy.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Having recently been dubbed as a UNESCO Creative City, Chiang Mai of Thailand is the home to blooming modern art scenes. Take a tour through the city’s newly opened art galleries, such as MAIIAM (Museum of Contemporary Art), Gallery Seescape, as well as CMU Art Centre to enjoy and appreciate Thai contemporary artworks created by the local artists.

For a taste of Thai’s traditional artworks, there is also Lanna Folklife Museum, where you can see the works of art, culture, and history of the Lanna people who live in northern Thailand.  

Billund, Denmark

The city is where the brainy toy, Lego, was born. There, they built the Lego House as wide as 12,000 square meters offering interactive galleries based on colour codes and brick-filled playgrounds. Visitors can also do several fun activities, such as designing cities, engineering automated cars, and even directing films! Finish it off with savouring a fine dine-in its café with a unique way of orders: robots serve your meals.

Penang, Malaysia

When in Malaysia, visit Penang to enjoy the artistic murals along the walls and streets of George Town. Stroll along Muntri Street through the Weld Quay to witness the greatness of graffiti created by the local artists and the other countries, such as Singapore and Russia.

Cape Town, South Africa

As the centre of Africa’s modern arts, Cape Town exhibits its multicultural works of art. Go check out MOCAA (Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) and South African National Gallery for stunning backdated African artworks. Not to mention, Woodstock neighbourhood well known for its mesmerizing graffiti.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney offers a popular annual art festival, Sculpture by the Sea, which displays over 100 works of art created by both local and global artists. Last year, the big event was held in October through November presenting interestingly fanciful, surreal sculptures along Bondi Beach through Tamarama Beach.

Therefore, be prepared to explore the world for its wondrous works of art. Visit WorldRoamer Singapore for information regarding accommodation across the globe.