Museo delle Cere di Rocca Imperiale
Museum with life-size wax figures that tell the stories of people and events from Rocca Imperiale, including the presence of Frederick II, housed in a former Franciscan monastery.
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About the museum
The Museo delle Cere is located in Rocca Imperiale, in the upper Ionian area of the Cosenza province, in the former monastery of the Franciscan friars. It displays life-size wax figures of historical personages and recreates events that concerned the town and the surrounding area, including the presence of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.
The museum is part of the circuit of Frederick II’s castles: the Swabian castle of Rocca Imperiale, which dominates the village, was built from 1221 on Frederick II’s orders to control the Ionian coastal route. The display also includes marine fossils and other objects.
Highlights
- Life-size wax figures of historical personages
- Re-creations of events linked to Rocca Imperiale and Frederick II
- Located in the former monastery of the Franciscan friars
- Marine fossils and other finds on display
Permanent exhibition
- Figure di cera e ricostruzioni storiche – Life-size wax historical figures and scenes recreating events of the area, including the presence of Frederick II.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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Single ticket €5 (amount given by an online guide, not confirmed by the museum’s website).
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The number given for information and bookings is +39 348 936 8812. |
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