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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

704 Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Italy (Dorsoduro)
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As featured in 3 days in Venice
Ranked #15 of 188 attractions in Venice
Type: Art Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveler 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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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

What a thrill to see Bird in Space in the actual space, not to mention all the other great art in the collection. This is a definite must-see in Venice. But plan wisely--even in April we found that the crowd was larger than we expected. If there were many more people the experience of the art and the space might... More

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Ajijic, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Amazing collection including rare picasso! Max Ernst, amazing that ancient Venice has such a modern art treasure

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Fort Worth, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This place has an awesome collection, and I loved that they kept some of Peggy's original furniture with photos to show what her house looked like when she lived there. The only issue is you are literally PACKED in there like sardines with other people. But I guess that's the way it is most places in Italy.

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This wonderful collection of Art collected by Peggy Guggenheim is a 'must' and never fails to disappointment - even after four visits!!! Her wide collection of modern art is beautifully displayed in her home, the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal. For a real treat take a gondola ride from the Rialto bridge, getting off at Peggy's place!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We saved this for our last day as it was a short walk across the bridge from where we were staying. It was very rainy so it was rather busy with people seeking refuge from the rain but we managed to see all of the collection which was really interesting and there are some lovely pieces. There were also some... More

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

There are so many reasons why the Peggy Guggenheim collections should be on your "must see" list in Venice. The location and grounds are gorgeous and the art is spectacular. However, this collection stands out because it is not just a museum. It shows one woman's interests, loves, and friendships, which shaped the history of modern art.

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Stresa, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Actually I enjoyed more of the house and the story of Peggy Guggenheim that I heard when joining in a tour. She really had an interesting life. The house and the garden that is full of very interesting statues are lovely. As the weather was perfect I spent a lot of time outside the house. In front of the house... More

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Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

A fabulous collection of modern art, and a manageable size for those overwhelmed by other exhausting art tours. The outside sculpture gardens are a relaxing and welcome break,a literal breath of fresh air.

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Wellington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We really enjoyed this small collections of modern art - including pictures by Miro, Picasso, Dali, Klee, Pollock and much more. Visit if you like 20th century art and want a break from renaissance and rococo. The shop is great for jewellery and souvenirs.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The locale and the premises, particularly the gardens, are perfect for displaying examples of some of the best known 20th century artists, both european and american. The atmosphere is very relaxed, which is surprising. You can take photos of anything (no flash).

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