Top 10 Museums in Abruzzo, Italy

October 17, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region of Central Italy, with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.2 million. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. The region is divided into the four provinces of L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso D'italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is partially considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central. The Italian Statistical Authority (ISTAT) deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
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1. Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MUNDA

Loc. 99 Cannelle Località Borgo Rivera, 67100, L'Aquila Italy +39 0862 28420 http://www.musei.abruzzo.beniculturali.it/
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5.0 based on 273 reviews

Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MUNDA

Reviewed By anthonybT8926ZJ

This museum is a treasure, with a large collection of art from the Middle Ages to modern times, in it's beautifully-displayed rooms. This structure is not the permanent housing for these hundreds of paintings, sculptures and jewelry, all of which were brought from the 16th-century Castle of L’Aquila that was heavily damaged in the 2009 earthquake. Few visitors were in this large, modern museum when we arrived. After my wife and I had spent 2 hours enjoying every piece we saw, a guide (Carmine Santorelli) came to us after seeing how interested we were and he led us on a guided tour. He explained the history and culture of the region and how the artwork differed from other locations and times; the breast-feeding Virgin Mary's; the hidden figures in many religious paintings that symbolized the distrust the artists (an others) felt for powerful religious figures of the times. His 40+ years of museum experience were truly evident in his passionate explanations of what we saw.

2. Osservatorio Astronomico Colle Leone

Contrada Colle Leone, 64023, Mosciano Sant'Angelo Italy +39 340 242 9851 [email protected] http://www.oacl.net/oapp5ott2.html
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Osservatorio Astronomico Colle Leone

3. La Giostra della Memoria

Corso Umberto I 19, 66050, San Salvo Italy +39 340 274 2081 [email protected] http://www.lagiostradellamemoria.org
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La Giostra della Memoria

In the heart of San Salvo Town, "La Giostra della Memoria" is listed among the least explored treasures of Abruzzo. A museum who owns historical collectibles inherent to the local culture, and shows the daily life of peasants, artisans, wealthy families and religious of a time.

4. Pescasseroli Mostra Museo

Via della Chiesa 64, 67032 Pescasseroli Italy +39 331 546 4744 http://pescasseroli-mostra-museo.business.site
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Pescasseroli Mostra Museo

5. Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo

Via delle Caserme 24, 65127, Pescara Italy +39 085 451 0026 [email protected] http://www.gentidabruzzo.it
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo

The museum follows the story of mankind in Abruzzo, from man's first appearance as a Palaeolithic hunter. It highlights the contribution made by 9 italic tribes from Abruzzo and Molise to the making of Rome, thus giving the name "Italy" to the entire peninsula. A brief summary illustrates how much of their past has been handed down to us in terms of customs, beliefs, places of worship, products, objects, manners. The central theme of the museum, organized into 16 huge display rooms, is the concept of continuity, everlasting culture, illustrated via a fascinating, educational exhibition, equipped with multimedia facilities and digitally assisted audio guide available in many languages. The museum, is one of the most original and innovative within the field of Antropology in Italy. The Museum of the Abruzzi People is located in the historical centre of Pescara, inside the old Bourbon barracks building. The floor where the permanent collection is housed was built as barracks in the 18th Century, on the basement that belonged to Pescara's 15th Century fortress.

Reviewed By 346darinag

We were in the museum as a Group and we very liked it. It’s a really interesting museum and it was worth to visit especially because we had a really nice Guide who told us a lot about the exhibits. The museum shows the history from Abruzzo with old discoveries and different samples found in the region.

6. Fortezza Museo delle Armi Civitella del Tronto

Via Roma, 64010, Civitella del Tronto Italy +39 320 842 4540 [email protected] http://www.fortezzadicivitella.it/
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Fortezza Museo delle Armi Civitella del Tronto

The Fortress of Civitella del Tronto stands at 600 meters above sea level, in a very strategic position, at the old northern boundary between the Kingdom of Naples to the South and the Kingdom of the Holy See to the North. It is one of the largest and most important work of military engineering in Europe, characterized by its elliptical shape with an area of 25.000 square meters and a length of more than 500 meters.

Reviewed By JJglobal - West Malling, United Kingdom

If you are in Abruzzo and in the area of Civitella del Tronto, it is certainly well worth taking time to visit this imposing old fortress which dominates the top of the small town. It is massive in size and generally in good condition, enabling the visitor to gain a good impression of how it must have been to be a soldier stationed here long ago. The views are magnificent, although soldiers based here in the middle of winter must have endured a cold and bleak existence. A gem of a place to visit and, at the time of our visit at the end of May, virtually devoid of tourists. We had just arrived from Rome where such a historic site would have been swamped with tourists and the inevitable queues.

7. Aurum - La Fabbrica delle Idee

Largo Gardone Riviera Angolo Via Luisa D'Annunzio, Pescara Italy +39 085 454 9508 [email protected] http://aurum.comune.pescara.it
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Aurum - La Fabbrica delle Idee

8. National Laboratory of the Big Rock

Strada Statale 17 bis km. 18.910, 67100 Assergi Italy +39 0862 4371 http://www.lngs.infn.it/home_it.htm
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

National Laboratory of the Big Rock

9. Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Via G. Costanzi 2, 66100, Chieti Italy +39 0871 404392 [email protected] http://www.archeoabruzzo.beniculturali.it/manda1.html
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4.5 based on 274 reviews

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Reviewed By Edoardo-DP476 - Italy, null

Beatiful museum with a gorgeous collection of ancient roman and pre-roman artifacts found in the Abruzzo region. The museum, located in An old villa in the centre of Chieti, is also the home of the "Warrior of Capestrano", probably the most iconic, beautiful and enigmatic sculpture from the Italic pre-roman age. All sections of the museum are provided with English info panels. Warmly recommended to all visitors passing by the provinces of Pescara and Chieti.

10. Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale

Viale della Vittoria 18, 67023 Castel del Monte Italy +39 0862 938137 [email protected] http://www.comune.casteldelmonte.aq.it
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale

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