Museo Archeologico di Castrovillari

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1957 and documents the archaeological heritage of Castrovillari and the surrounding area, from prehistory to the early Middle Ages. It is housed in the Protoconvento Francescano (Franciscan protoconvent) in the historic centre.

The collections include stone and bone objects from the Palaeolithic site of contrada Celimarro, material from the caves of Sant’Angelo a Cassano allo Ionio and a series of grave goods from the protohistoric necropolis of Bellu Luco. A chronological sequence of finds from the Colle della Madonna del Castello illustrates the continuous settlement of the area from which the town grew.

The museum also preserves traces of the Greek presence, such as red-figure pottery found during the restoration of the protoconvent and the grave goods from the necropolis of contrada Ferrocinto, which yielded the skeleton of a 3rd-century BC warrior with his weapons. The Roman period is illustrated by material from rural villas in the area, such as the villa at Camerelle, while the early Middle Ages are represented notably by finds from the Celimarro necropolis.

A large part of the museum is dedicated to Andrea Alfano, a painter from Castrovillari.

Highlights

• Skeleton of a 3rd-century BC warrior with grave goods
• Palaeolithic finds from contrada Celimarro
• Grave goods from the protohistoric necropolis of Bellu Luco
• Material from the Roman villa of Camerelle
• Section dedicated to the painter Andrea Alfano

Founded

1957

Operated by

Comune di Castrovillari

Visitors per year

approx. 1,475

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to the Italian museums portal.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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 building has ramps and a lift, allowing access for people with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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