Istituto della cultura arbëreshe “Giuseppe Gangale”
Museum institute in Caraffa di Catanzaro devoted to the history, language and traditions of the Italo-Albanian community.
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About the museum
The Istituto della cultura arbëreshe is named after Giuseppe Gangale, a scholar and linguist who worked with Louis Hjelmslev, and is considered the most important museum in Caraffa di Catanzaro. Its purpose is to preserve and make known the culture of the Italo-Albanian community living in the area.
The rooms house works of art, traditional artefacts, historical documents and multimedia materials that illustrate the history, language, religious traditions, costumes, music, dance and crafts of the Arbëreshë. The municipality notes that the institute can be visited free of charge, with fixed opening hours during the week.
Highlights
- Evidence of the history and language of the Italo-Albanian community
- Costumes, works of art and traditional artefacts
- Historical documents and multimedia materials
- Free admission and ramps to overcome architectural barriers
- Operated by
- Comune di Caraffa di Catanzaro
- Visitors per year
- approx. 500
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
According to the municipality, admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The municipality reports that access ramps are provided to overcome architectural barriers.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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