Home to one of the most important Asian art collections in Italy, MAO - Museo d'Arte Orientale is inside the Palazzo Mazzonis. Begin your tour on the first floor with the Neolithic China displays, including bronzes from the Han and Tang dynasties. The second floor showcases Tibetan and Buddhist cultural artifacts. The third displays artifacts from the Arabian Peninsula. The palace also features Japanese statues, paintings and a Japanese rock garden. Plan my day in Turin using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
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MAO is usually neglected by the tourists although it is in the historical center and is too overshadowed by the other well known points of interest of Turin, such as Museo Egizio, Mole Antonelliana...
MAO is usually neglected by the tourists although it is in the historical center and is too overshadowed by the other well known points of interest of Turin, such as Museo Egizio, Mole Antonelliana... more »
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Very special exposition of original pieces of oriental art made with stone, wood, iron, broze, gold, paper, cloth and human bones (see pic). Pieces are organized by historical period and geographic...
Very special exposition of original pieces of oriental art made with stone, wood, iron, broze, gold, paper, cloth and human bones (see pic). Pieces are organized by historical period and geographic... more »
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Mind. Blown! What an amazing world Class Asian art museum. Some stunning Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Beautifully curated and lit and laid out. €10 entry well worth it. Very interesting and informative signage too lots to learn here. Go go go!
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If you like Eastern art and looking for something special, you must visit this museum. They have very smart team with special approaches about exhibitions, collections and performances! My recommendations and big big thank for the team!
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