Museo dell’Abbazia di Casamari
Museum of the Cistercian Abbey of Casamari, opened in 2003, with Roman finds from ancient Cereatae Marianae and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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About the museum
The Abbey of Casamari stands in the valley of the River Amaseno, in the territory of Veroli. Founded by Benedictine monks in the 11th century, it passed to the Cistercian order at the beginning of the 13th century, which restored and enlarged it: today it is one of the best-preserved Gothic-Cistercian monuments in Italy.
The museum, open to the public since 2003, is an archaeological collection from the Roman period. Among the finds are elephant tusks found in the surroundings of the abbey, arrowheads, daggers, terracotta ex voto, male portraits and small sculptural groups, from the area of ancient Cereatae Marianae.
The rooms also contain a collection of paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Highlights
- Roman finds from the area of ancient Cereatae Marianae
- Elephant tusks found around the abbey
- Terracotta ex voto, portraits and small sculptural groups
- Paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries
- Gothic-Cistercian abbey with cloister and chapter house
Permanent exhibition
- Raccolta archeologica di età romana – Finds from ancient Cereatae Marianae: elephant tusks, arrowheads, daggers, terracotta ex voto, portraits and small sculptural groups.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Abbazia cistercense di Casamari
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,500
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission to the museum for under-18s. |
| Seniors | –Free admission to the museum from age 60. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission to the museum for people with disabilities. |
The museum costs €1; admission to the abbey is free with a voluntary offering.
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
The cloister, chapter house and refectory can only be reached by climbing some stairs, so people with mobility difficulties may encounter obstacles.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Large free car park.
The abbey is about 9 km from the centre of Veroli, on the provincial road between Sora and Frosinone.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Guided group visits must be booked a few days in advance (tel. +39 0775 282371). |
