Historic Sites
24 museums found
24 historic sites worldwide are catalogued here, led by Italy (7), the United States (5) and France (2).
The densest cities are Venice (3), Paris (2) and St. Augustine (2). 4 of them are free to enter.
Hagia Sophia
IstanbulHagia Sophia in Istanbul is one of the world's most significant architectural landmarks, a former Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque now serving as an active mosque open to visitors.
Humayun’s Tomb
New DelhiHumayun's Tomb in New Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Mughal garden-tomb architecture that inspired the Taj Mahal.
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site
HeraklionKnossos Palace near Heraklion is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the legendary center of Minoan civilization.
Villa del Principe
GenoaRenaissance villa in Genoa with art and gardens.
Colonial Quarter
St. AugustineExplore centuries of St. Augustine's history through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations.
Musée Océanographique de Monaco
MonacoWorld-renowned marine science museum founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I.
New Orleans African American Museum
New OrleansMuseum preserving African American history and culture in New Orleans.
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
Mexico CityHistoric center showcasing Mexican muralism and colonial architecture.
Museum at Eldridge Street
New York CityHistoric synagogue restored as a museum showcasing Jewish immigrant history.
Lightner Museum
St. AugustineMuseum in historic St. Augustine showcasing Gilded Age art and artifacts.
Grand Palace
BangkokThe Grand Palace is a historic complex in Bangkok, Thailand, serving as the official residence of Thai kings since 1782.
Dresdner Zwinger
DresdenBaroque palace in Dresden housing multiple museums.
Coral Castle Museum
HomesteadA unique stone sculpture garden in Homestead, Florida, built by Edward Leedskalnin.
Catacombs of Lima
LimaUnderground ossuary beneath San Francisco Convent in Lima.
Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
NaplesMajor art museum in Naples, Italy, housing Neapolitan and Italian artworks.
Ca’ Pesaro – International Gallery of Modern Art
VeniceVenice's premier museum for modern and oriental art.
Ca’ Rezzonico
VeniceA Venetian palace housing 18th-century art and furnishings.
Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles
Château-RicherExplore over 90 years of family tradition in repoussé copper art at this unique museum and workshop.
Musée de l’Armée
ParisExplore France's military history at the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, home to Napoleon's tomb and extensive collections from antiquity to the 20th century.
Museo Correr
VeniceExplore Venetian art and history at Museo Correr in St. Mark's Square.
Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
ParisExplore Paris's rich history through art and artifacts at the Musée Carnavalet.
Uffizi Gallery
FlorenceRenowned art museum in Florence housing masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance.
Capitoline Museums
RomeThe Capitoline Museums in Rome house extensive collections of ancient Roman art and artifacts, including the Capitoline She-Wolf and the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Museo Nacional del Prado
MadridThe Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of European art, from the 12th to early 20th centuries.