Giovio Musaeum, Renaissance portrait museum in Como, Italy
The Giovio Musaeum contains over four hundred portraits of historical figures, including emperors, popes, artists, and writers displayed in multiple exhibition rooms.
Paolo Giovio established this institution between 1537 and 1543, making it the first documented public museum in history according to modern museum standards.
The collection features original portraits of notable figures such as Charles V, Francis I of France, Dante, Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
The museum stands at Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 1 in Como, with admission prices of 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children and seniors.
Each portrait in the collection includes an Elogia, a detailed biography providing context about the depicted individual's life and achievements.
Location: Como
Inception: 1537
GPS coordinates: 45.81532,9.06681
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:43
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