Museo Archeologico Medievale di Attimis
Museum in Attimis devoted to everyday life in the feudal castles of the Friulian foothills, with weapons, ceramics, medieval art and educational workshops.
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About the museum
The Museo Archeologico Medievale di Attimis is the first regional museum devoted to the many aspects of life in a feudal castle, in the eastern foothills of Friuli, between the Torre and Natisone valleys. The area has numerous fortresses, including the two castles of Attimis, Attimis Superiore (the older one) and Attimis Inferiore, and the castle of Partistagno.
The exhibition begins with the history of archaeological investigation methods and the architectural and technological evolution of fortifications, with a model of the typical structure of a feudal castle and an “Ottagono” (Octagon) room that represents the nine castles of the area between Cividale and Nimis. The display cases show ceramic, glass, metal and organic material recovered from excavations, woodworking objects, coins and the striking “spada nella roccia” (sword in the rock).
The upper floor is devoted to hunting, fishing, livestock rearing and agriculture in the feudal period, as well as a rare collection of weapons and defensive armour and medieval art, including the oldest wooden Madonna in Friuli, from the mid-13th century. A learning area lets visitors try practical activities such as minting a medieval coin, reconstructing a stratigraphic section and working with ceramics.
Highlights
- Everyday life in feudal castles (10th–15th centuries)
- Rare collection of weapons and defensive armour
- Wooden Madonna from the mid-13th century, the oldest in Friuli
- Octagon room with a model of the nine castles
- Workshops for minting a coin and working ceramics
- Operated by
- Comune di Attimis
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,169
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Ages 6 to 27, over-60s and groups of at least 8 people |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 4 · Free under 5 years. |
| Groups (8+ people) | €2 per person |
Fees listed by Turismo FVG and Museionline; prices are not shown on the museum’s own website.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Learning area with practical activities: minting a medieval coin, composing a stratigraphic section, working ceramics.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups by appointment, including on weekdays; for schools, a guided tour, themed routes with a workshop and a visit to the castle of Partistagno are offered. Information at +39 329 899 3616 or info@museoattimis.it. |
