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10 Must-Visit Sculpture Parks and Open-Air Galleries in Europe

Explore Europe’s top sculpture parks and open-air galleries:

1. **Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo, Norway**
– Features over 200 works by Gustav Vigeland, including the Monolith.
– Free entry, perfect for picnics; adjacent museum for colder days.
– Stay at Saga Hotel (Doubles from £102 B&B, sagahoteloslo.com).
– More info: vigeland.museum.no

2. **Fondation Maeght, Alpes-Maritimes, France**
– Home to modern sculptures by Braque, Giacometti, and Miró in sunlit gardens.
– Mosaic art, sculptures, and exhibitions on Bonnard and Matisse.
– Nearby: Les Bastides Saint-Paul (Doubles from £113, hotelbastides.fr/en).
– More info: fondation-maeght.com

3. **East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany**
– Open-air gallery on the Berlin Wall showcasing 100+ murals.
– Famous works: “Fraternal Kiss” and “Trabant”.
– Stay at Hotel Indigo (Doubles from £176, ihg.com).
– More info: stiftung-berliner-mauer.de

4. **Kröller-Müller Museum, Arnhem, Netherlands**
– Hosts 160+ sculptures, including works by Rodin and Moore.
– Family-friendly with geocaching trails and picnic areas.
– Stay at Hotel Sterrenberg (Doubles from £163, sterrenberg.nl).
– More info: krollermuller.nl

5. **Museum of Underwater Sculpture, Ayia Napa, Cyprus**
– Features 93 underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor.
– Accessible via snorkeling, free diving, or scuba diving (guided required for scuba).
– Stay at Mon Repos (Doubles from £104 B&B, monreposhotel.info).
– More info: musan.com.cy

6. **Austrian Sculpture Park, Graz**
– Free entry with over 80 works from Austrian and international artists.
– Fun for kids with plenty of running space, includes unique installations.
– Stay at Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann (Doubles from £115, erzherzog-johann.com).
– More info: museum-joanneum.at

7. **Château La Coste, Aix-en-Provence, France**
– Exhibits include installations by Frank Gehry and Tracey Emin.
– Beautiful walking route; guided tours available.
– Stay at Auberge La Coste (Doubles from £269 B&B, aubergelacoste.com).
– More info: chateau-la-coste.com

8. **Villa Celle, Pistoia, Italy**
– Holds an impressive collection of environmentally themed art.
– Pre-book visits to explore 80 monumental sculptures.
– Stay at Palazzo 42 (Doubles from £116 B&B, palazzo42.it).
– More info: goricoll.it

9. **Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Art Park, Piedmont, Italy**
– Features large-scale works among picturesque vineyards.
– Admission free; nearby Osteria Imperfetta offers lunch.
– Stay at Cascina Cortine (Doubles from £160 B&B, cascina-cortine.com).
– More info: parcoarte.fsrr.org

10. **Middelheim Museum, Antwerp, Belgium**
– One of Europe’s oldest outdoor galleries with 100 sculptures.
– Free entry with picnic-friendly areas; six thematic zones.
– Stay at Hotel Pilar (Doubles from £113, hotelpilar.be).
– More info: middelheimmuseum.be

Discover these captivating outdoor art spaces for a blend of culture and nature while enjoying access to wonderfully styled accommodations!

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