Art and Craftsmanship of Antiquity

Description

Significant collection of art and craftsmanship of antiquity from the Mediterranean region and the Near East. The Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich is an extensive and internationally significant collection of ancient original works of art and craftsmanship from the Mediterranean region and the Near East. The oldest archaeological museum in Switzerland (1854) also provides a comprehensive overview of Greco-Roman sculpture with its historical casts of ancient statues. Special exhibitions additionally offer insights into the latest archaeological research.

Highlights

• Significant collection of ancient artworks
• Comprehensive overview of Greco-Roman sculpture
• Special exhibitions on the latest archaeological research

General Information

The exhibition at the Archaeological Institute of the University of Zurich presents a significant collection of art and craftsmanship of antiquity from the Mediterranean region and the Near East. The museum, founded in 1854, offers visitors insights into historical casts and current archaeological research.

Location

Rämistrasse 73, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

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