Museo dell'intreccio Mediterraneo
Museum in the Doria castle of Castelsardo, dedicated to objects woven from plant fibres from across the Mediterranean, with panoramic terraces.
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About the museum
The Museo dell’Intreccio Mediterraneo (MIM) is housed in the Doria fortress in Castelsardo, a 12th-century military structure built by the Doria family as a stronghold of the Genoese defensive system in Sardinia. The castle setting, with its walls and walkways, is an integral part of the visit.
The collection documents objects made by weaving plant fibres from across the Mediterranean and functions as a true documentation centre. The route unfolds over nine rooms on two floors. On the ground floor the rooms focus mainly on working techniques, while the upper floor presents areas of use such as bread, domestic life, lake and sea fishing, agriculture and herding. On display in particular are the traditional baskets of Castelsardo, corbule (large baskets), sieves and riddles, as well as objects linked to magical and religious life.
Among the most striking pieces is “su fassoi”, a boat made by weaving rush with marsh hay and reed pegs (chiodi di canna), used by fishermen on the ponds of Cabras and Santa Giusta. The visit includes the panoramic terraces, the restored watchwalks and the drawbridge. The same ticket gives access to the MOG, the Museo delle Origini Genovesi (Museum of Genoese Origins).
Highlights
- 12th-century Doria fortress
- Baskets, corbule and sieves of the Castelsardo tradition
- “Su fassoi”, a rush boat from the ponds of Cabras and Santa Giusta
- Panoramic terraces above the restored watchwalks
- Ticket also valid for the MOG – Museo delle Origini Genovesi
Permanent exhibition
- Mostra permanente dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo – Nine rooms over two floors with woven objects from Castelsardo, Sardinia and the Mediterranean, from working techniques to daily uses.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 170,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4 |
| Children & teens | –Free admission for children up to 6 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
The ticket includes access to the MIM and the MOG. Free admission also for residents and for licensed tourist guides and European Union interpreters.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
The education service offers free workshops for schools, families and groups, including inclusive workshops for people with disabilities, by reservation.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum bookshop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free multilingual tablets (Italian and English) with QR codes are available, on deposit of an identity document. Guided tours are offered in Italian and in foreign languages. Educational activities are free and are booked by e-mail. |
