Museo civico d'arte siamese Stefano Cardu

The museum occupies 250 square meters within the Cittadella dei Musei complex, displaying an extensive collection of Siamese art and cultural artifacts.

The collection originated from Stefano Cardu, who donated his assemblage of Asian objects to the municipality of Cagliari in 1914.

The museum exhibits Buddhist sculptures in bronze, ivory, and wood, alongside manuscripts and paintings depicting episodes from the Ramakien epic.

Museum accessibility includes wheelchair facilities, with contact available through phone number +39-070-651888 or email at museocardu@libero.it.

The institution holds the largest collection of Siamese art in Europe, including the only Southeast Asian weapons collection available in Italy.

Location: Cagliari

Inception: 1977

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Operator: Comune di Cagliari

Phone: +390706776543

Email: museocardu@libero.it

Website: https://sistemamuseale.museicivicicagliari.it/museo-darte-siamese

GPS coordinates: 39.22281,9.11730

Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:42