Polo Museale Arcidosso

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Piaggetta del Castello, 3, 58031 Arcidosso GR, Italia

Itinerary of the Castle and its History

30 min

This itinerary focuses on the castle of Arcidosso, focusing in particular on its history and structure

Itinerary Museum of Arms

25 min

This itinerary introduces the visitor to the discovery of the Emo Mecheroni weapons collection inside the Arcidosso Castle

David Lazzaretti Museum Itinerary

30 min

This itinerary focuses on the mystical figure of David Lazzaretti (1834-1878) illustrating the exhibition section present in the Aldobrandesco Castle

Itinerary Museum of the Medieval Landscape

25 min

This itinerary focuses on the museum area dedicated to the medieval period and the activities that have marked the landscape from that era to today

MACO Museum Itinerary

30 min

This itinerary focuses on the MACO, Museum of Oriental Art and Culture, as a bridge between the West (with Italy and the municipal administration of Arcidosso) and the East (with the lay Tibetan Dzogchen community of Merigar, present in the municipality of Arcidosso since 1982). This museum space offers visitors a fascinating journey through distant and fascinating cultures

The heart of the Museum Complex is the Aldobrandesco Castle, which houses 4 museums: the Museum of Arms, a collection from the Middle Ages to the First World War; the David Lazzaretti Museum, which retraces the history of the Giurisdavidic community; the Medieval Landscape Museum, with insights into the Amiata Middle Ages; Museum of Oriental Art and Culture, created with the support of the Tibetan Dzogchen community. Thanks to Alessandro Bramerini (Arcidosso Culture Commission), Eleonora Crescenzi (Arcidosso Museum Center), Salvatore Di Salvo (Nasini Family Scholar), Carlo Goretti (Member of the Lazzaretti C.S.), Emo Mecheroni (Donor Weapons Collection), Nello Nanni (Local Historian), Yuri Niccolai (Digital Creator), Michele Nucciotti (Medieval Archaeology University of Florence), Dario Pastorelli (Photographic Author), Anna Scattigno (President Lazzaretti C.S.), Alex Siedlecki (MACO Curator), Stefania Ulivieri (Member Lazzaretti Study Center), Arcidosso Administration and Pro Loco

Opening hours

Open all year round, for days and times consult the web page and social channels

Tickets

For tickets and discounts, please check the website and social media channels

Location

Piaggetta del Castello, 3, 58031 Arcidosso GR, Italia

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Itineraries

Itinerary of the Castle and its History

30 min

This itinerary focuses on the castle of Arcidosso, focusing in particular on its history and structure

Itinerary Museum of Arms

25 min

This itinerary introduces the visitor to the discovery of the Emo Mecheroni weapons collection inside the Arcidosso Castle

David Lazzaretti Museum Itinerary

30 min

This itinerary focuses on the mystical figure of David Lazzaretti (1834-1878) illustrating the exhibition section present in the Aldobrandesco Castle

Itinerary Museum of the Medieval Landscape

25 min

This itinerary focuses on the museum area dedicated to the medieval period and the activities that have marked the landscape from that era to today

MACO Museum Itinerary

30 min