Museo del Peperoncino
Museum in Maierà dedicated to the history, origins and varieties of chilli pepper, with guided tours by appointment.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Museo del Peperoncino in Maierà, in the Upper Tyrrhenian area of the province of Cosenza, tells the “six thousand years of history” of chilli. The route begins with a room of objects inspired by the plant, continues with the areas of origin and ends with seeds, spices and sauces.
Among the most important pieces are a lithograph by Renato Guttuso dedicated to one of the hottest chillies in the world, of Mexican origin, and an image of chilli from a 16th-century cookbook found in Frankfurt.
Visits are possible every day by appointment; they can be made with a printed guide or with an expert guide, and end with a tasting of regional products.
Highlights
- History of the plant and its areas of origin
- Lithograph by Renato Guttuso dedicated to chilli
- Image from a 16th-century cookbook found in Frankfurt
- Tasting of regional products at the end of the visit
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso sul peperoncino – Objects inspired by the plant, areas of origin, seeds, spices and sauces.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 200
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
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| Children & teens | –Reductions for children under 14. |
| Groups | –Reductions for groups. |
Single ticket of €1 according to Museionline; the museum's website does not list prices.
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visit with a printed guide or an expert guide; a tasting of regional products at the end. Booking required. |
