Mostra permanente del presepio

About the museum

The permanent nativity exhibition is housed in the church of San Francesco d’Assisi in the historic centre of Muggia, reached by a steep staircase. It is the collection of General Consoli, made up of nativity scenes and small Christmas objects from many countries, which the family donated to the parish of Muggia.

Tourist guides describe it as a room where hundreds of nativity scenes from around the world are kept; anyone who wishes to see it must ask to be taken inside the church. The church itself, in Franciscan Gothic style, was built in 1388 and almost entirely renovated in 1411. It keeps tombstones of ancient families, a 15th-century Pietà and a late Gothic nursing Madonna.

Highlights

• Hundreds of nativity scenes from around the world
• Collection donated to the parish by General Consoli’s family
• Room inside the Gothic church of San Francesco

Operated by

Parrocchia di Muggia (Diocesi di Trieste)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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 church stands on a hill and is reached by a long staircase with handrails on both sides; at the entrance there is also a 7 cm step. The outdoor route has uneven surfaces (cobblestones, cracked porphyry paving). No reserved parking is available.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The church is in the historic centre of Muggia, above the port area, and is reached on foot from Calle San Francesco.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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