Museo della Rocca di Campiglia
Archaeological museum in the keep (cassero) of the Rocca di Campiglia Marittima, with finds, weapons and panels on life in the medieval village.
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About the museum
The Rocca di Campiglia is a large walled monumental complex in the centre of Campiglia Marittima. The village is first mentioned in a deed of donation to the monastery of Santa Maria di Serena in 1004. In the 12th century the complex was home to the Della Gherardesca family, who turned Campiglia from a village of huts into a castle; later Pisan and Florentine garrisons were stationed there until the mid-16th century.
Archaeological excavations carried out since the nineties, under the scientific direction of Riccardo Francovich with the coordination of Giovanna Bianchi of the University of Siena, have brought to light finds of everyday and military life. After careful restoration the complex was opened on 7 June 2008, and the museum was set up in the old keep (cassero).
The route presents table ceramics, personal and devotional objects, games, an almost complete small breastplate (corazzina), a bacinet helmet, arrowheads and dart points, and a small collection of weapons. Among the finds is also a slab incised by a soldier in 1380. Information panels reconstruct the life and customs of civil and military society in medieval Tuscany.
Highlights
- Finds from the excavations of the Rocca: ceramics, personal objects and games
- Almost complete small breastplate, bacinet helmet and small collection of weapons
- Slab incised by a soldier in 1380
- Information panels on life in the medieval village
- Combined ticket with the Mostra Museo Permanente “Carlo Guarnieri”
Permanent exhibition
- Museo della Rocca di Campiglia – Finds from the excavations of the Rocca, including ceramics, weapons and a small breastplate, with panels on the history of the medieval village.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Parchi Val di Cornia S.p.A.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,145
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4 |
| Families | €12Family ticket. |
Combined ticket for the Museo della Rocca and the Mostra Museo Permanente “Carlo Guarnieri”. For special rates and free admissions, please refer to the service charter of the Parchi Val di Cornia.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The Rocca is in the historic centre of Campiglia Marittima and can be reached on foot from the car parks outside the village gates.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
At the ticket office there is a small shop with specialist books and gadgets.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The ticket office is at the entrance to the museum and provides general information on the museum and the Parchi Val di Cornia system. |
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