Conserva di Calderino
Historic underground ice house in the centre of Calderino, open by reservation at weekends thanks to the association that runs it.
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About the museum
The conserva, also called ghiacciaia (ice house) and described as the “mother of the fridge”, is a semi-underground room with a vaulted ceiling and a circular opening at the centre, through which snow and ice were stored in winter to keep perishable food cold.
The Conserva di Calderino served the hamlet of houses known as the Maremmana, the old centre of the village. When the changes of modern times caused it to fall into oblivion, it continued to exist as a service room for the Sassi butcher’s shop and the Pedretti grocery shop.
Today it has retained its architectural features almost intact and is the seat of the association La Conserva Circolo ARCI, which manages its opening to the public.
Highlights
- Historic ice house with vault and central circular opening
- Evidence of food preservation before refrigerators
- Old hamlet of the Maremmana, historic centre of Calderino
Permanent exhibition
- Conserva di Calderino – Visit to the historic ice house with its vault and central opening.
- Operated by
- Associazione La Conserva Circolo ARCI
Admission & discounts
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Reservations by phone on the mobile number indicated; for information, write to the municipality’s tourism office. |
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