Museo civico Ubaldo Formentini, History and archaeology museum in Castello San Giorgio, La Spezia, Italy.
The Museo civico Ubaldo Formentini is an archaeological museum housed in a hilltop castle in La Spezia that displays artifacts ranging from prehistory to medieval times. The exhibition spreads across multiple rooms organized across two levels with finds from different periods.
The museum was founded in 1873 and initially relied on a naturalistic collection assembled by Cesare Podenzana. Its holdings grew later through archaeological discoveries made during excavations at a military arsenal site.
The collection features statue stele from the 4th millennium BC, Roman sculptures, and medieval objects that show how different peoples shaped this region. These pieces tell the story of cultures that lived here over thousands of years.
The museum is distributed across two levels and provides wheelchair accessibility throughout the spaces. Morning hours or early afternoon tend to be less crowded, giving you better opportunities to view the objects without feeling rushed.
The museum houses particularly interesting statue stele from the 4th millennium BC that are rarely found in the region and provide unique insights into early inhabitants. Since 2005, the museum also offers the Paleofestival, where children can experience activities that recreate ancient daily life.
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