Civic Museum of Catania
Civic Museum of Catania, Art and archaeological museum in Catania, Italy
The Civic Museum occupies the Castello Ursino, displaying collections of ancient artifacts, paintings, sculptures, and archaeological findings from the region of Sicily.
Emperor Frederick II commissioned the construction of Castello Ursino in the 13th century, which became the residence of Aragonese rulers before housing the museum in 1934.
The museum exhibits maintain connections between Greek, Roman, and medieval periods through collections of ceramics, coins, weapons, and religious artworks from Sicily.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering full wheelchair accessibility throughout its medieval castle premises.
During the 1669 Mount Etna eruption, lava flows surrounded the castle walls, effectively moving the building 500 meters away from its original seaside position.
Location: Catania
Official opening: 1934
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 09:00-19:00
Phone: +39095345830
Email: museocivico.castelloursino@comune.catania.it
GPS coordinates: 37.49918,15.08458
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:57
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