Mostra permanente I cimeli di Leone XIII
Display of relics of Pope Leo XIII in the former church of San Nicola in Carpineto Romano, the pope’s birthplace.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The permanent exhibition “I cimeli di Leone XIII” (The Relics of Leo XIII) is set up in Carpineto Romano, in the former church of San Nicola, which was the parish church of the noble Pecci family and the church in which Gioacchino Pecci, the future Pope Leo XIII, was born in 1810. The building, now used as a cultural centre, is reached by a steep double flight of limestone steps and has three slightly asymmetrical naves, with rather slender piers and arches.
The exhibition gathers objects donated or acquired over the years that belonged to the pope from Carpineto, such as garments and other personal effects. Given the variety of the original items, the display follows a chrono-thematic approach that reflects the different personalities of Leo XIII: the man, the teacher and the statesman.
The sections are punctuated by short messages in Latin, the language favoured by this pope, a refined Latinist.
Highlights
- Original relics of Pope Leo XIII, born in Carpineto Romano
- Chrono-thematic display on the man, the teacher and the statesman
- Messages in Latin along the route
- Located in the former parish church of the Pecci family
Permanent exhibition
- I cimeli di Leone XIII – Original objects of the pope from Carpineto, arranged in chrono-thematic order in the former church of San Nicola.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|
The municipality of Carpineto Romano also lists a combined ticket for two civic museums (€4).
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 former church is reached by a steep double flight of limestone steps.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
