Museo del Paesaggio Storico dell'Appennino
Museum in the abbey of Moscheta (Firenzuola) on the history of the Apennine landscape, with a sensory route and walks in the woods.
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About the museum
The Museo del Paesaggio Storico dell'Appennino is housed in the complex of the Badia di San Pietro a Moscheta, in the municipality of Firenzuola, within the Parco del Giogo-Casaglia. The abbey was founded in 1034 by Saint John Gualbert. In the eighteenth century the monastery was suppressed by grand-ducal decree and its property was sold, while the church served as a parish church until 1986.
The museum is part of the Mugello museum system and tells how people have shaped the Apennines over time. The route begins with the history of the abbey and the impact of the Vallombrosan monks on the territory. It then passes, through sensory experiences and historical settings, medieval woods, cultivated land, Renaissance villages and villa-farms, up to the most recent transformations.
The visit involves all five senses and ends outdoors, in the woods, with walks to discover the real landscape. Along the Sentiero dei Seccatoi (the path of the drying kilns) traces of the old chestnut-drying kilns can be seen. For families and children an activity book is included in the ticket, in Italian only; guided visits and educational workshops are organised on booking.
Highlights
- Sensory route on the history of the Apennine landscape
- History of the Badia di San Pietro a Moscheta and the Vallombrosan monks
- Woodland walks and the Sentiero dei Seccatoi
- Activity book for children and families included in the ticket
- Educational workshops for children and adults on booking
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso sul paesaggio storico dell'Appennino – Sensory route from the founding of the abbey to the recent transformations of the Mugello landscape, with walks in the woods.
- Founded
- 1999
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,094
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Activity book included in the ticket price (Italian only) for families and children; educational workshops on booking; sensory experience route.
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 visits and educational workshops for children and adults on booking. The route involves all five senses and continues with walks in the woods. |
