Exploring the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rivoli, Italy

Rivoli is located just 15 kilometers outside of Turin. It's a name that means absolutely nothing to most tourists, but it is a popular weekend getaway for the Torinese. This quaint town at the foot of the Alps has been built numerous times as the French had repeatedly destroyed it. Many Jewish refugees settled in Rivoli. The townscape still reveals vestiges of an eventful past to all who visit this place. There are lots of undulating alleyways, and plenty of wonderful scenery to marvel at along the way.

Most tourists, however, merely pass through this quaint settlement. Their destination is the Castello di Rivoli, the Torinese art mecca, the Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum is housed in a Baroque castle. A few years ago it was nothing more than a crumbling pile of ruins. But it has now been restored to new splendor. The foundation walls were retained, but the structure has many modern architectural elements. The whole building is a work of art and provides the perfect setting for contemporary art exhibitions. The museum has a permanent exhibition and hosts five temporary exhibitions a year. The visual installations are particularly impressive. Visitors can immerse themselves in a world of art, with an exhibition set in a wonderful Italian landscape and surrounded by fantastic views of the town of Rivoli.