The Museum of the City – Civic and Diocesan, managed by the Municipality of Acquapendente, is a true treasure chest of art, history, and faith, housing nearly a thousand invaluable artifacts. The collection ranges from archaic and Renaissance ceramics to liturgical art objects, from precious paintings to stone artifacts, offering visitors a fascinating journey through the centuries.
Works of Art That Tell a Story
Among the exhibited artworks stand masterpieces by internationally renowned artists such as the Master of Marradi, Sano di Pietro, Alessandro Algardi, and Girolamo di Benvenuto del Guasta. Each piece tells a story, showcases the artists’ skill, and reveals the many facets of past culture and society.
The collection of the Museum of the City is spread across three exhibition locations, each with its own unique features:
Le sale del palazzo, un tesoro d'arte, cultura e storia, ospitano una ricca varietà di reperti, dai dipinti alle sculture, che ripercorrono le vicende della città e del territorio.
Qui si possono ammirare le ceramiche medievali, testimonianze tangibili dell'abilità artigianale e della vita quotidiana nell'epoca medievale. Ogni ceramica racconta una storia, svelando dettagli e curiosità sulla vita di quel tempo.
Immergiti nell'arte dei grandi maestri, scopri le storie dietro ogni pennellata e lasciati ispirare dalla bellezza dei capolavori. I colori prendono vita e le emozioni si dipingono sui quadri, creando un'atmosfera di grande suggestione.
The three museum locations are situated along the road that coincides with the urban crossing of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route that still today forms the backbone of the urban layout of Acquapendente. Visiting the museum thus also means embarking on an ideal journey along this historic path, retracing the footsteps of pilgrims and immersing oneself in their atmosphere of devotion and spirituality.
