Italy is often described as an open-air museum, with archeological marvels and hidden gems around every corner. However, it’s safe to say that visitors often have specific artworks and sites in mind when they arrive.

After all, as long as they have existed, certain Italian artworks have earned their heralded spot on tourists’ bucket lists. Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s David, and Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Beheading Holofernes are just a few that many have cited as “must-see” before they die.