Palazzo delle Paure, Art museum and observatory in central Lecco, Italy
The four-story Palazzo delle Paure stands at Piazza XX Settembre, featuring a neo-medieval design with a prominent tower adorned with triple-arched windows.
Built in 1905, the building served as the headquarters for customs and tax collection until 1964, earning its name Palazzo delle Paure from citizens who paid taxes there.
The museum displays works by Italian artists including Morlotti, Castellani, and Baj, alongside local creators such as Vitali and Gasparini on multiple exhibition floors.
Visitors can access the museum Tuesday through Friday from 09:30 to 18:00, with extended hours on Thursday evenings and weekend openings from 10:00 to 18:00.
The third floor houses the Lecco Alpine Observatory, presenting the mountaineering heritage of the region through artifacts and documents from the Italian Alpine Club.
Location: Lecco
Architectural style: eclecticism
Floors above the ground: 4
Address: Piazza XX settembre, 22 - 23900 - Lecco (LC) 23900 23900
Opening Hours: Martes-Viernes 09:30-18:00; Jueves 21:00-23:00; Sábado,Domingo 10:00-18:00; easter,abril 25,agosto 15 open; Lunes off
Phone: +390341286729
Email: segreteria.museo@comune.lecco.it
Website: http://museilecco.org
GPS coordinates: 45.85532,9.38940
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:58
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