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12 expert reviews

“South African William Kentridge and arte povera movement founder Michelangelo Pistoletto share gallery space in the soaring, vibrantly elastic Zaha Hadid-designed building.”

– Travel + Leisure

Concierge Concierge
"This stunning, sinuous architectural masterpiece in the northern Flaminio suburb... is worth a visit for the building alone."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"More than the exhibitions, the real highlight of Rome’s flagship contemporary art gallery is Zaha Hadid’s stunning building, universally hailed as a triumph of modern architecture." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Works to transform this former army barracks into the Museo delle arti del XXI secolo (MAXXI) have been stop-go since building began in 2001." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The city of Michelangelo has gone modern with the opening of this stunning building constructed on the site of former army barracks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"This Zaha Hadid-designed museum devoted to 21st-century architecture and art work is a sign of a new and forward-looking Rome." Full review
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