Museo Enrico Caruso, House museum in Lastra a Signa, Italy.
Description
The Museo Enrico Caruso is a house museum in Villa Bellosguardo, where the Italian tenor lived and his personal items, letters, photographs, and musical scores are preserved. The rooms contain his awards and recordings.
History
The house was the residence of a famous opera tenor in the early 20th century. The villa was later restored and opened as a museum in 2012 to preserve his legacy.
Culture
The museum honors a celebrated Italian tenor through displayed memorabilia and shows his importance in the opera world. Visitors can familiarize themselves with his artistic career by examining personal objects and awards.
Practical
The villa is accessible via wheelchair-friendly pathways, with exhibition areas designed for different mobility needs. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance and allow enough time to explore all rooms.
Did you know?
An antique phonograph in the central Music Room allows visitors to hear original voice recordings from the past. This machine offers a special connection to the artistic career of the former resident.
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