Museums in Venice, Istanbul?

[Martin Lubojacky]

I also highly recommend visiting the Istanbul Military Museum.

[Duccio]

Hi,
if you can spare a day, you might try visiting the Stibbert Museum in Florence.
It has a large medieval/Renaissance collection, many Japanese weapons and armor, and some interesting weapons from the decommissioned Ottoman Empire armory.
https://www.museostibbert.it/frontend/index.php
Saluti.

[gp]

Originally Posted by Duccio

Hi,
if you can spare a day, you might try visiting the Stibbert Museum in Florence.
It has a large medieval/Renaissance collection, many Japanese weapons and armor, and some interesting weapons from the decommissioned Ottoman Empire armory.
https://www.museostibbert.it/frontend/index.php
Saluti.

not to forget the Pitti Palace

[DaveA]

I’ve been to Florence twice and visited those museums. In Tuscany there seem to be arms and armor museums in many towns. There is a wonderful little museum in Turin. I don’t remember the name right now. If you see an old man mopping the floor or cleaning up, be sure to greet him and ask a question (Italian only). He acts as an informal, undercover docent and is very knowledgeable about every piece you see, and more. This was about 10 years ago. I hope he is still there!