Carcere Borbonico, Historical civil building museum in Avellino, Italy
Description
Carcere Borbonico is a museum housed in a former prison building with five wing-like sections radiating from a central circular space. The exhibition areas spread across multiple levels and contain collections of regional artworks, military items, and scientific equipment.
History
Built between 1827 and 1840, the complex served as a prison for more than 140 years before its conversion into a museum in the late 20th century. This transformation preserved the building's institutional role while allowing public access to its history.
Culture
The exhibition displays artworks and objects from different periods of the Irpinia region, arranged throughout the space to show how local communities developed over time. You can observe regional traditions and daily life through the items on display.
Practical
The museum is located near Piazza Alfredo de Marsico with wheelchair accessibility available for viewing the exhibitions. The five wings extend outward from a central point, so plan to walk between different sections as you move through the collections.
Did you know?
A small circular chapel sits at the center of the five prison wings, serving as an architectural focal point of the compound. This religious space was woven into the daily structure of the facility and remains a noteworthy detail of the building's original design.
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