Antiquarium comunale di Fossato di Vico
Civic collection in the medieval palace of the former town hall, with finds from prehistory to the modern age and the history of Helvillum and the Via Flaminia.
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About the museum
The civic collection, set up in 2001, is housed on the top floor of the medieval building that was the first town hall and later hosted the municipal theatre. The display occupies two rooms. The first introduces the history of the area with maps, charts and old views from the 16th to the 19th century, and a selection of objects from the Roman period to the modern era.
The second room presents ancient and more recent finds in chronological order, documenting life from prehistory to the present day in a border and crossing area between Umbria and the Marche in the Apennines. In Roman times a post station called Helvillum arose here, linked to the Via Flaminia, and became a place of some importance.
Among the themes of the display is the goddess Cupra, worshipped in Umbria and in the nearby Picenum: an Umbrian inscription in Latin letters from the 2nd century BC, found in 1868 and now in the National Archaeological Museum of Perugia, records the construction of a sacred enclosure. Another theme is the Via Flaminia, opened in 220 BC, and the Roman bridges that mark its route in the area.
Highlights
- Collection in the ancient medieval town hall palace
- Historic maps and views of the area (16th–19th century)
- Finds from prehistory to the modern age
- The history of Helvillum and the Via Flaminia
- The story of the goddess Cupra and the Umbrian inscription
- Virtual tour and educational kits
Permanent exhibition
- Raccolta civica – Two rooms with historic maps and finds from prehistory to the modern age, telling the story of Fossato di Vico, the Via Flaminia and the goddess Cupra.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Comune di Fossato di Vico
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Children aged 7 to 14, over-65s, students and groups of more than 15 people |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 14; free admission up to age 6. |
| Seniors | €2From age 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and a companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups (16+ people) | €2 per personGroups of more than 15 people |
Free admission also for residents of Fossato di Vico, for teachers and for professionals visiting for study purposes.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | A virtual tour and educational kits for schools are available (including “La Ninfa, o Venere, svelata”). |
