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Museo dell'Occhiale, Eyewear museum in Pieve di Cadore, Italy.

The Museo dell'Occhiale displays hundreds of optical devices, antique spectacles, and manufacturing tools documenting the progression of eyewear through different periods.

Founded in 1990, this institution preserves the heritage of Italian optical craftsmanship, reflecting centuries of regional expertise in spectacle manufacturing.

The museum features collections that demonstrate how eyewear evolved from basic vision aids to fashion statements, influencing social norms across generations.

Located at Via Arsenale 15, the museum maintains wheelchair accessibility and received 6,000 visitors in 2019, offering guided tours in multiple languages.

Exhibits include rare specimens of early vision correction devices alongside specialized tools that shaped the development of modern optical technology.

Location: Pieve di Cadore

Inception: 1990

Official opening: 1990

Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Email: fondazionemuseodellocchiale@legalmail.it

Website: http://museodellocchiale.it

GPS coordinates: 46.42724,12.37452

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:58

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