Museo della Civiltà Contadina, Rural life museum in Carceri Abbey, Italy
The museum occupies the first floor of the Cinquecento Cloister, presenting agricultural tools and farming equipment from the early twentieth century.
The museum resides in a former Camaldolese Abbey, established in 1189, which served as a significant stop for pilgrims traveling to Rome since 1107.
The exhibition halls display traditional tools for field sowing, harvesting, domestic activities, and craftwork, representing the regional agricultural heritage.
Visitors can access the museum free of charge on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with guided tours available through advance reservation.
The museum contains specific rooms dedicated to wool processing, hemp manufacturing, shoemaking, and blacksmithing, illustrating local craft traditions.
Location: Carceri
Inception: 1189
Website: http://abbaziadicarceri.it
GPS coordinates: 45.19771,11.62508
Latest update: March 30, 2025 02:34
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