Museo della Resistenza
ISRECIm museum in Costa di Carpasio with about 300 artefacts and 200 photographs on partisan guerrilla warfare in the hinterland of Liguria’s Ponente (1943–1945).
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About the museum
The museum, run by the Historical Institute of the Resistance and Contemporary Age of the Province of Imperia (ISRECIm), is located in Costa di Carpasio, in the Valle Argentina. It presents original materials and artefacts linked to the guerrilla warfare fought by partisans in the mountainous hinterland of the Ponente Ligure (western Liguria) between 1943 and 1945, and illustrates the life and actions of the partisan formations during the war of liberation. It holds around 300 historical artefacts and about 200 photographs.
In the lower room a large topographic map shows the operational areas of the brigades of the I Zona Liguria command, where the II Division “F. Cascione” and the VI Division “S. Bonfante” operated. Original uniforms and the lanterns used to light the paths at night are on display, alongside documents and photographs on life and the environment in Liguria. The upper room contains, among other things, a German MG 42 machine gun, the wreckage of a German aircraft that crashed at Rocca Barbone, in the locality of Realdo, and containers with weapons and ammunition dropped by Allied aircraft at Pian Rosso di Viozene and in the Alto area. Nearby stands the great chestnut tree that served as an emergency shelter for ill fighters.
Key themes
- About 300 historical artefacts and 200 photographs of the Resistance
- Map of the operational areas of the brigades of the I Zona Liguria
- Original uniforms and the lanterns of the partisan paths
- MG 42 machine gun and containers from Allied air drops
- Castagno di Costa, a shelter for wounded partisans
- Operated by
- ISRECIm – Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’Età Contemporanea di Imperia
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group visits and possible accompanied tours by appointment; the museum is a frequent destination for school trips from schools of all levels. |
