Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Museo Archeologico Simonini, Church and archaeological museum in Castelfranco Emilia, Italy
The Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is a parish church with an integrated archaeological museum in Castelfranco Emilia, displaying local finds from various periods. The building combines sacred spaces with exhibition areas where objects from the Emilia-Romagna region are displayed.
The church was founded in 1850 and reflects the building activity that took place in the region during that century. The Museo Archaeologico Simonini documents through its collections the earlier settlement and development of Castelfranco Emilia.
The name Santa Maria Assunta refers to the Assumption of Mary, a key theme reflected in the church's artistic program. Visitors can see how the community expressed its faith through the religious artworks displayed inside.
The building is located in the city center and is accessible on foot, with entry to both the exhibition rooms and the church nave. Group tours are available by request and provide deeper insight into the collections.
The Museo Archaeologico Simonini is named after local collector Giovanni Simonini, whose private collection formed the foundation for the museum. The collection features objects that would otherwise have been lost during construction work in the town.
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