Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Roma (MACRO)

Along with MAXXI, this is Rome’s flagship contemporary art museum. Exhibits, which include works by all of Italy’s important post-WWII artists, are displayed in what was once a brewery, itself an important example of industrial design. The new-look museum retains much of the building’s original structure but sports a sexy steel-and-glass finish thanks to a recent revamp by trendy French architect Odile Decq. Collection highlights include abstract paintings by Achille Perilli, 1960s Pop Art by Tano Festa and works by artists from the Nuova Scuola Romana. Temporary exhibitions showcase emerging international talent.