Museo Diocesano di Lipari
Museum in the bishop’s palace in Lipari with paintings, silverware and vestments from the 16th century, from the churches of the Aeolian Islands.
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About the museum
The Museo Diocesano di Lipari is located in the bishop’s palace, with entrance from Via Madre Florenzia Profilio. It holds works from the 16th century onwards from the various churches of the Aeolian Islands, which were the seat of an independent diocese until 1986. Among the first figures recorded in the religious history of the archipelago is Saint Agatho, who according to tradition received in 264 the body of the apostle Bartholomew, which had arrived by sea.
The idea of housing a diocesan museum for the artistic and historical heritage of the Aeolian churches in the palace arose after consolidation work on the building. In August 2020, on the initiative of Archbishop Giovanni Accolla, the first four rooms of the picture gallery were opened. Three further rooms for silverware and vestments were opened later, together with the small chapel once reserved for the bishop.
The entrance and each of the six rooms are dedicated to the memory of a bishop of Lipari. From the entrance hall a three-flight stone staircase leads to the first floor, where the paintings are arranged by historical period and the sacred vestments and liturgical objects are displayed by type in showcases.
Highlights
- Paintings from the 16th century, including the 1565 panel by Decio Tramontano
- Large wooden statue of Saint Catherine
- Silverware and sacred vestments from the churches of the Aeolian Islands
- Six rooms dedicated to the bishops of Lipari
- Free audio guide for smartphones
- Operated by
- Arcidiocesi di Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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From the entrance hall you go up to the first floor by a three-flight stone staircase.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | The audio guide is free and is downloaded to your smartphone with the Hearonymus app (keyword “Lipari”). The website also offers interactive maps and a 360-degree virtual tour. The entrance is on the Via Madre Florenzia Profilio side. |
