Museo civico-parrocchiale Maria Crocefisso Satellico, Industry and art museum in Ostra Vetere, Italy.
The Museo civico-parrocchiale Maria Crocefisso Satellico is an art, archaeology, and industry museum in Ostra Vetere housed across two floors of a former convent. It displays agricultural equipment, religious paintings, and a substantial collection of rare historical texts and manuscripts.
The building served as a convent until 1810 when religious orders were suppressed and it was seized. The municipality purchased it in 2000 and converted it into a museum to make regional treasures accessible to the public.
The collection displays religious paintings from several centuries and preserves local works inspired by known artists. Visitors can see how these pieces reflect the faith and artistic traditions of the region.
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, making it easy to navigate for all visitors. The collection spreads across two floors, so visitors can pace their visit comfortably without rushing.
The ground floor preserves early 20th-century olive oil production machinery that shows how local farming embraced modern techniques. These machines tell the story of the economic changes that transformed this small town.
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