Museo degli Argenti
Museum in the former treasury of the cathedral of Ariano Irpino, with the reliquary of the two Holy Thorns and sacred silverware from the 15th to the 17th century.
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About the museum
The Museo degli Argenti opened in 1997 in the former treasury of the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, beside the cathedral of Ariano Irpino. It holds the liturgical treasures of the diocese, including its most precious piece, the reliquary with two thorns from Christ’s crown, given to the diocese in 1269 by Charles I of Anjou; an annual historical re-enactment commemorates the gift.
Among the most significant works are the 17th-century silver statue of Sant’Ottone Frangipane, patron of the town and the diocese, the large silver chalice of Saint Elzeario of Sabran, an arm reliquary from the second half of the 15th century, a silver thurible and a monstrance by Pietro Vannini dated 1452. The collection is completed by the painting of the Madonna del parto with a silver frame and other sacred objects.
The museum is linked to the historical archive and the diocesan library. Nearby is also the “Giuseppina Arcucci” museum, run by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit.
Highlights
- Reliquary of the two Holy Thorns (1269)
- Silver statue of Sant’Ottone Frangipane
- Chalice of Saint Elzeario of Sabran
- Monstrance by Pietro Vannini, 1452
- Arm reliquary from the 15th century
Permanent exhibition
- Argenti sacri della cattedrale – Reliquaries, statues, chalices, monstrances and other silver liturgical objects from the diocese of Ariano.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Diocesi di Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,200 (2018)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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
An unofficial portal indicates the presence of access for persons with disabilities, without details.
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
| Good to know | A virtual 3D tour of the Museo degli Argenti is available on the diocesan website. |
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