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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

704 Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Italy
As featured in 3 days in Venice
Ranked #17 of 172 attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 356 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: A welcome break from the mixture of Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Empire, Rococo, glass work and other more traditional styles of Venetian art  is... more »
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Lugano, Switzerland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful collection of contemporary art in the ex-house of an American art collector miliarder...The exposition spaces and the gardens are wonderfully setup to provide maximum enjoyment. The cafe inside is very nice. For who has more time/without kids one can continue visiting to the nearby Punta della Dogana where the extra pieces are put on exposition... More

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Hyderabad, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Got to see some rare collections including those of Picasso. Kids get free entry. More

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bowral
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We appreciate the opportunity to have a look at this house and glimpse the life that Peggy must have lived in Venice. It had quite a personal aspect as all her little dogs are burried there and there is a plaque to note this. More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

An amazing collection in her private home. Small venue an get very crowded, great gardens, too. More

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cambridge ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It was difficult to view all of the art as it was full of visiting groups and was too busy. More

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Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Include this modern art museum in your must-see list. But, try to go when the school children are not there. Their enthusiasm and energy raise the noise level to deafening during school hours! More

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Oxford, UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

What a place this must have been to live! Collection is a nice change from Renaissance religious paintings. The staff are a bit up themselves though. You can't put a statue with a prominent penis next to the Grand Canal then complain when people see it and laugh. More

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Turin, Italy
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice is the most important museum for contemporary art in Italy. It is housed in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th century palace on the Grand Canal that was once the residence of wealthy art patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim. The museum’s permanent collection contains works from the most famous European and American artists of... More

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seattle
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

It is great to see a private collection of modern art to contrast against what is at all or the other museums. The house and it's location is impressive as a small museum. Unfortunately if it is crowded with tours you need to move around them. It would be more enjoyable to time the ticket entry. More

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Annecy, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

the place is REALLY GREAT! so peaceful, the paintings are really well lit and presented. A wonderful collection! More

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