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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal, is one of Europe’s most important museums of modern art. Established by the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim, who lived in the palazzo from 1949 until her death in 1979, the museum showcases her extraordinary personal collection. Visitors encounter masterpieces by Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, Dalí, Magritte, and Brancusi, alongside works of Italian Futurists and American Abstract Expressionists. The building itself, an unfinished 18th‑century palace, provides an intimate setting where art and architecture blend seamlessly. The sculpture garden and canal-side terrace add to the museum’s charm, offering tranquil spaces to reflect on the avant-garde spirit that defined Guggenheim’s vision. Today, the collection stands as a vibrant testament to her passion for innovation, making Venice not only a city of Renaissance glory but also a hub of modern creativity.

Venice Italy
Location

Peggy Guggenheim Collection is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice, Italy, within the unfinished 18th-century Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal at Dorsoduro 701. It sits directly on the canal's south bank, a short walk from the Accademia Bridge, with the Accademia vaporetto stop nearby for convenient access. Adjacent landmarks include the Gallerie dell’Accademia across the bridge, Punta della Dogana art space to the east, and the baroque Santa Maria della Salute church further along the canal toward St. Mark’s Basin. The scenic Zattere promenade and Giudecca Canal views lie within easy reach, enhancing its position in Venice’s artistic Dorsoduro district.​

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