Museo di arte sacra, Religious art museum in medieval Certaldo, Italy.
The Museo di arte sacra is a religious art museum housed in a former Augustinian monastery in upper Certaldo, featuring seven exhibition halls. The collection spans religious paintings from the 13th through 16th centuries, precious metalwork, vestments, and other sacred artworks.
The museum opened in 2001 within a 15th-century Augustinian monastery that underwent complete restoration to create proper exhibition spaces. The former convent was thoroughly renovated to transform it into a functioning cultural institution.
The artworks on display reflect centuries of local religious devotion and community practice in the region. The paintings, precious metalwork, and ceremonial garments show how sacred objects shaped the spiritual life of people who lived here.
You can enter through the cloister next to Saints James and Philip Church, and the entire building has wheelchair accessibility. Wear comfortable shoes since the museum sits in the upper town and requires walking to reach it.
The seventh exhibition hall features the Linari Collection, which comes from Villa Bardi di Linari and includes paintings and engravings by various artists. This collection offers a glimpse into how wealthy families assembled their personal art treasures over time.
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