Archaeological and City Museum, Archaeological and city museum in Sestri Levante, Italy
The Musée archéologique et de la ville is an archaeological and city museum in Sestri Levante, Liguria, housed in the Palazzo Fascie, a building erected in 1903-1904. Its collections span from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages, displaying stone tools, pottery, and everyday objects uncovered by local excavations.
The Palazzo Fascie was built at the start of the 20th century, designed by an engineer named Nella, and has housed the museum since its early days. Over time, new excavations across the region brought finds to light ranging from prehistoric settlements to medieval life, steadily growing the collections.
The museum is housed in the Palazzo Fascie, a building with a facade inspired by Genoese architecture. Inside, it also serves as the local library, bringing together historical archives and archaeological objects in the same space.
The museum is centrally located in Sestri Levante and easy to reach on foot from the town center. It is worth setting aside a little extra time, as temporary exhibitions and the library can extend a visit beyond a quick look.
One of the exhibits focuses on the last Leudo still sailing in Liguria, a traditional wooden boat that was used for coastal trade for centuries. Unlike most museum objects, this boat is not behind glass, as it still sails on the sea today.
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