Museo Civico di Manduria
Civic museum in Manduria on the memory of the military airfield and the American presence, with war relics and a photo exhibition on the Trentino refugees.
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About the museum
The Museo Civico di Manduria opened in 2018 to preserve the memory of the American presence at the city's military airfield. It is located in Vico Ludovico Omodei, in the historic centre.
The collection includes Second World War relics, traces of local men who fought in the First World War, and materials dedicated to Cosimo Moccia, who was awarded a medal for military valour. A photo exhibition, donated by the Manduria section of the ANSI, tells the story of the welcome given to Trentino refugees during the Great War.
Visits are guided and by reservation only; the guide is included in the ticket price. The museum is part of the city's cultural offer, which also includes the Parco archeologico delle mura messapiche, the Museo archeologico and the Casa museo Elisa Springer.
Highlights
- Memory of the American presence at Manduria's military airfield
- Second World War relics
- Materials on Cosimo Moccia, decorated for military valour
- Photo exhibition on the Trentino refugees of the Great War
Permanent exhibition
- Memoria dell'aeroporto militare e della presenza americana – Second World War relics, traces of local combatants from the Great War and a photo exhibition on the Trentino refugees.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Comune di Manduria
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free under 6 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions |
The ticket includes the guided tour. There is no reduced rate.
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
Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions; no further accessibility information is published.
Kids & families
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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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| Good to know | Reservations via WhatsApp at +39 349 457 5172 or +39 320 753 4780; English-language line +39 349 475 9280. The guided tour is included in the ticket. |
