Campania Provincial Museum

Capua, Italy

The Campanian Museum was established in 1874, after it was declared the need to protect the numerous historical-artistic and archaeological heritage of the area. The choice for the location of the museum falls on Palazzo Antignano, one of the Renaissance buildings in the city of Capua. Given the museum’s character, its collection stands out for the variety and quantity of works included.

In 1933 the collection was ordered by the archaeologist Amedeo Maiuri, who defines it as “the most significant example of the Italic civilization in Campania”. In 1943 the museum was damaged by air raids, but the collections remained unscathed thanks to a preventive rescue. The museum today consists of 5 sections divided into 40 exhibition rooms, 3 courtyards and a garden. The Matres Matutae particularly stand out from the collection, ex-voto statues referable to the 2nd-1st century BC.

References:

Reggia de Caserta

Museums in Italy

Address

Via Roma 90, Capua, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1874
Category: Museums in Italy

More Information

reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Massimiliano Basso (6 months ago)
Truly intense experience. Discovering these wonders around us is wonderful. It's a shame that we are little publicized. They should be followed by sector experts to increase tourism. Capua then has a lot to tell in terms of history.

Amanda L (12 months ago)
This is a treasure of a place! We found it by accident and so glad we did. Room after room of beautifully presented ancient artefacts, and a huge collection of mother and baby statues (pre Christian) from the nearby area.

João Martins (3 years ago)
An amazing piece of history

Morgan Svensson (4 years ago)
Some years ago I visited your museum together with my dear friend Paolo Janni. We had an beautiful trip from Piedimonte Matese and my expectations became really satisfied. I do often think of this unforgettable visit in your highly interesting museum with all this various beautiful items. A perfect museum, not to big, not to small, in this beautiful old palace. Thank you.

Kieran Foley (8 years ago)
Well laid out

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