Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo, Ethnographic museum in Pescara, Italy.
The Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo is a museum in Pescara dedicated to the folklore and history of the Abruzzo region. It houses thirteen exhibition rooms that arrange artifacts chronologically from prehistoric times through the Industrial Revolution, displaying a wide range of objects that show how people lived and worked.
The building began as a fortress in the 16th century and was later converted for cultural use. It opened as a museum in 1973 and was relocated to its current site with a formal opening in 1998.
The exhibition displays objects from the daily lives of Abruzzo inhabitants, including handmade ceramics, traditional clothing, and tools that represent different crafts and ways of living. These items help visitors understand the practices and customs that shaped this region across generations.
The museum is located in a central area and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check opening times in advance as they may vary, and the building is arranged to accommodate different access needs.
The museum displays reconstructions of traditional stone shepherd shelters and authentic tools used during seasonal livestock migrations across mountain terrain. These exhibits offer direct insight into the mobile pastoral lifestyle that once shaped the region.
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