Most of the architectural designs of Roman buildings were inspired by the ancient Romans and their famous inlays in education, infrastructure and culture. This is proof in the Castle Sant’ Angelo in Rome. Constructed for the mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, this circular building is accessed via Benini’s Port Sant’ Angelo bridge. The now converted museum is—was—converted into a papal fortress in the 6th century and is linked to the Vatican by underground passages.

That depends. Who’s one’s favorite artist? Which artist will be highlighted? And, how much time is one willing to invest in the Louvre—the largest art museum on the planet?

To find the best art museums in Europe is as diverse as the food. But, to start with the giants of the art world—van Gogh, Picasso, Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Rembrandt—is to get an idea of museums one can visit for more unknown, but just as talented artists, besides (and it isn’t the Louvre).

If you’re in the mood for a different kind of holiday and not interested in crowds, try designing a holiday trip around your favorite artist. To do this, your first stop is to go online and research your favorite artist and their haunts. Say you’re a big Vincent Van Gogh fan and you’re interested in having a holiday around his life and wish to walk in his steps. The first place would be to visit a commemorative stone declaring his former birthplace (since it was torn down in 1903 and replaced with real estate offices) in Zundert, The Netherlands.