Maritime Museum of Cesenatico, Maritime museum in Cesenatico, Italy.
The Maritime Museum of Cesenatico displays traditional fishing boats and maritime objects in both indoor galleries and floating outdoor sections along Porto Canale. The collection also includes ancient anchors and other items that record the daily work of fishermen from different eras.
The museum grew out of a 1977 conference in Cesenatico on Romagna's maritime heritage, held when the port-canal boats risked being cleared for a parking area. The floating section opened in 1983 with twelve restored traditional craft, four of them still navigable. The land section, designed by architect Antonio Nicoli in the manner of old arsenals, opened in 2005 with regional funding.
The museum keeps alive the memory of the 1977 conference "La marineria romagnola, l'uomo, l'ambiente", when local boats were threatened and a parking lot was planned on the canal. Its floating section opened in 1983 with restored working boats, some still sailing. The land section followed in 2005, designed by architect Antonio Nicoli along the lines of old arsenals.
The museum sits along Porto Canale, where visitors can explore both the indoor exhibitions and the outdoor boats. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful since walking between different sections follows the path along the water.
During the Christmas season, the harbor transforms into a Maritime Nativity scene with life-size figures positioned on historical boats. The illuminated displays create a special festive setting that lines the waterway.
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