Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts ranks 8th in the list of best places to visit in Budapest. The Museum of Fine Arts (Szépmuvészeti Mzeum) is not just Budapest's most important art gallery; it also has one of Europe's most significant collections of Old Masters masterpieces. The huge collection of Italian, Spanish, and Dutch paintings is on display in a splendid, classically influenced 19th-century edifice with long galleries for the larger paintings, cabinets for smaller and more intimate pieces, and architecturally fascinating spaces such as the Renaissance Hall.

The museum, which was founded in 1870 after Hungary received a wonderful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints, is split into six superb sections: Egyptian Art, Ancient Art, the Old Sculpture Gallery, the Old Painter Gallery, the Modern Collection, and the Graphics Collection. The nearby Palace of Art is the city's major modern art museum, and it frequently offers temporary shows, so make sure to check for current offerings.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Address: Budapest, Dózsa György út 41, 1146 Hungary
Phone number: +36 1 469 7100
Official site: http://www.szepmuveszeti.hu/main