Civico Museo d'Arte Orientale
Civico Museo d'Arte Orientale, Oriental art museum in Trieste, Italy.
Description
The Civico Museo d'Arte Orientale is housed in a four-story building displaying sculptures, textiles, porcelain, weapons, and musical instruments from Asian civilizations. Objects come from different countries and periods, offering an overview of artistic traditions across the continent.
History
The collection grew from Trieste's role as a major trading port where ships carried goods between Europe and Asia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Many objects arrived in the city through these commercial routes that connected distant regions.
Culture
The collection reflects artistic traditions from across Asia, showing how different regions developed their own styles in sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts. Walking through the rooms, you notice how each culture expressed itself through distinct techniques and materials.
Practical
The museum is located in the city center and easy to reach on foot, with full wheelchair accessibility throughout the building. It is helpful to check the opening schedule ahead of time, as it operates on limited days each week.
Did you know?
The museum holds a substantial collection of samurai weapons including swords and armor that span several centuries of creation. These pieces show the craftsmanship and martial traditions of a distant past.
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