Fàrie di Checo

About the museum

The Fàrie di Checo is an ancient blacksmith’s forge, with an attached mill, in Cercivento di Sotto. Its origins are documented as far back as 1426, and the workshop remained in operation from 1902 to 1966. It is one of the very few water-powered workshops still in existence in Carnia, and the best preserved.

Inside are the tools for working glowing iron, the leather-and-wood bellows, the power hammer, the millstone and the anvils, as well as a collection of hobnails, the workshop’s last production. The museum is part of the CarniaMusei network, created in 1998 to promote the museums of Carnia.

Highlights

• Water-powered forge active from 1902 to 1966
• Leather-and-wood bellows, power hammer, millstone and anvils
• Collection of hobnails, the workshop’s last production
• One of the few hydraulic workshops left in Carnia

Permanent exhibition

• La fucina e il mulino – Blacksmith’s workshop and water mill with original tools (currently closed for maintenance).

Founded

1426

Operated by

Rete CarniaMusei

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to the MuseiOnline listing.

Accessibility

The museum is closed for maintenance. Before visiting, please check by phone whether it has reopened.

Kids & families

The museum is closed for maintenance. Before visiting, please check by phone whether it has reopened.

Getting there & parking

The museum is closed for maintenance. Before visiting, please check by phone whether it has reopened.

Amenities & dining

The museum is closed for maintenance. Before visiting, please check by phone whether it has reopened.

Events & venue rental

The museum is closed for maintenance. Before visiting, please check by phone whether it has reopened.

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