Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna, Perugia, Modern art museum in central Perugia, Italy.
Description
The Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna is a modern art museum housed in a historic palace in central Perugia with three connected floors. A spiral staircase links the levels, where you'll find permanent collections of works by contemporary and 20th-century artists.
History
The palace was built on the remains of the first-century Roman Marzio amphitheater and incorporates medieval city walls into its structure. The building reflects how different periods of urban development were layered on top of one another.
Culture
The museum houses works by Gerardo Dottori and Umbrian Futurists, reflecting the region's artistic identity through modern movements. You can see how local artists adapted contemporary styles to express their own vision and heritage.
Practical
The museum is fully accessible and easy to navigate, with well-equipped facilities for visitors of all abilities. The three floors are straightforward to explore and the exhibition areas are clearly marked throughout.
Did you know?
The building features neoclassical frescoes painted by Antonio Castelletti in 1812 that depict mythological scenes across its walls. These painted sections showcase idealized landscapes that were designed by Pasquale Angelini.
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