Interdisciplinary Regional Museum of Messina, Art museum on northern coast of Messina, Italy
The Interdisciplinary Regional Museum of Messina is an art museum on the northern coast, housing a broad collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. The works span different periods and are organized in thematic sections to trace the artistic development of the region.
The museum was founded in 1806 as Museo Civico Peloritano and played a crucial role in rescuing artworks after the 1908 earthquake. This collection was preserved and forms the core of the institution's holdings today.
The museum displays works by local and Italian masters, including paintings by Caravaggio and Antonello da Messina. These works reflect the artistic tradition that shaped Messina across centuries.
The museum is housed in a modern building with good accessibility for visitors of different mobility levels. It is best to visit early in the morning to explore the collections at a relaxed pace and avoid crowds.
The museum preserves original fragments of the Neptune Fountain and reconstructed portals from medieval Messina. These architectural elements offer a fascinating glimpse into the lost city that stood before the earthquake.
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