Archaeological Museum of Pithecusae

The Archaeological Museum of Pithecusae displays discoveries from ancient Greek settlements within the renovated Villa Arbusto building on a hilltop location.

The museum contains artifacts from the eighth century BC Greek settlement of Pithecusae, which marked the first Greek presence in the western Mediterranean.

The collection includes the Nestor's Cup, a vessel bearing early Greek inscriptions that reference characters from Homer's Iliad, demonstrating ancient literary connections.

The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:30, with Sunday hours limited to morning sessions until 13:00.

The museum preserves evidence of ancient metalworking activities through its adjacent craft district, revealing industrial practices from the eighth century BC.

Location: Lacco Ameno

Official opening: 1999

Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Operator: Comune di Lacco Amneo

Part of: Villa Rizzoli museo greco romano

Opening Hours: Martedì-Sabato 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:30; Domenica 09:00-13:00; Lunedì, dicembre 25 off

Phone: +39081900356

Email: museovillaarbusto@gmail.com

Website: http://pithecusae.it

GPS coordinates: 40.75251,13.88300

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:58