Museo della castagna di Boves
Museum of two rooms in the Cascina Marquet on the history of the chestnut, the “bread of the poor”, and on chestnut-growing tools.
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About the museum
The museum is set up in a wing of the Cascina Marquet, in the Roncaia hamlet of Boves, and forms the initial core of a future chestnut ecomuseum.
Two rooms trace the history of the chestnut, the “bread of the poor”, up to the present day. Tools used in chestnut cultivation are on display, and a small library on the subject is available to visitors. Guided tours and educational routes are planned to explore the traditions of the area.
Highlights
- History of the chestnut, the “bread of the poor”
- Collection of chestnut-growing tools
- Small thematic library
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente sulla castagna – Two rooms on the history of the chestnut and the tools of chestnut cultivation.
- Operated by
- Comune di Boves
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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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
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and educational routes are planned; visits outside the monthly opening are booked through the library. |
