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The heated competition between art and architecture is crystal clear when we talk about museums. Grand museums are not visited only for the precious content they hold, but also because of the aesthetics of their design that appeal to the public. Designing a museum is a great honor for architects, as it enables them to carve their names in the memories of the generations to come.
In tribute to these great buildings and the value they present, we present you a selection of some of the most mesmerizing museums?spread across the globe.
1. The Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Brazil, 1996)
The museum was the result of a collaboration between the prominent Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and structural engineer Bruno Contarini. The art venue, which resides on the outskirts of Rio de Janiero, has a futuristic design that resembles an alien spaceship. The design represents Niemeyer?s affection for undulating forms. He wished the museum would look like a flower making its way through the rocky lands. The museum is naturally encircled by a reflecting pool, and the entrance is very distinct with its spiraling red ramp. Photography: Diego Baravelli via Wikimedia Commons ( CC BY-SA 4.0 )
2. The Louvre Museum (Paris, France, 1793)
The ancient museum offers three 360-degree tours to visit several exhibitions like the Egyptian wing. The Louvre contains 380,000 valuable pieces of human heritage as well a...