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Museum of Islamic Art

The The Museum of Islamic Art is located at Off Al Corniche St Doha, Qatar and was established in 2008. Designed by the acclaimed architect I.M. Pei, the museum is an architectural masterpiece blending traditional Islamic and modern elements. The Museum of Islamic Art features an extensive collection of Islamic art including manuscripts ceramics textiles and metalwork from across the Muslim world. It aims to preserve and showcase the rich heritage of Islamic culture. The museum stands as a major cultural destination in the region attracting scholars and visitors from around the globe. Read more about Museums

Entrance of a neoclassical white building with written Biennale

Qatar Will Build a Permanent National Pavilion in Venice’s Giardini della Biennale

The announcement follows the adoption of the "Protocol of Cooperation between Qatar Museums and the Municipality of Venice" signed last June.
By Elisa Carollo
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These Are the World’s Most Visually Stunning Museums

Consider this list of the most beautiful cultural institutions not an exhaustive register but rather a starting point.
By Christa Terry

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