MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts
World-class art housed in a stunning Zaha Hadid-designed edifice

At home in Rome’s Flaminio quarter, the MAXXI surpasses the concept of an archi-museum, its complex geometry and curved walls creating intricate interiors for visitors to explore. A sequence of galleries flooded with natural light feature permanent art, architecture and photography exhibitions from the 20th century onwards – definitely worth a visit, if only to admire the beauty of this futuristic feat of architecture by architect Zaha Hadid.
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