Museo Diocesano di Lucera

About the museum

The Museo Diocesano di Lucera occupies the main wing of the 18th-century Bishop's Palace, opposite the 14th-century cathedral basilica, and extends over about 500 square metres. It is the sacred art museum of the Diocese of Lucera-Troia. It is run by volunteers of the cultural association “Terzo Millennio”, who also offer facilitated approaches to reading the works.

The collection includes furnishings, historical documents and the historic bishop's picture gallery, whose first portraits date from Monsignor Alfonso Maria Freda (1798–1816), as well as relics and most of the treasure of the Archivio Capitolare (chapter archive): a 13th-century pyx in red jasper, a 14th-century diptych in gilded silver plates attributed to Sulmona goldsmiths, the cloak of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani and the vestments of the Blessed Agostino Kazotic.

Among the sculptures are the Madonna del Melograno (Madonna of the Pomegranate) in polychrome stone and a triptych with the Madonna delle Stelle, both 14th-century. The bookshop has publications and guides on the city and the diocese.

Highlights

• Bishop's picture gallery with portraits from the early 19th century
• Treasure of the Archivio Capitolare: 13th-century red jasper pyx
• 14th-century gilt-silver diptych
• Madonna del Melograno and triptych with the Madonna delle Stelle (14th century)
• Cloak of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani and vestments of Blessed Agostino Kazotic
• Guided visits run by volunteers

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione permanente di arte sacra e Pinacoteca vescovile – Furnishings, documents, bishops' portraits, goldsmiths' work, sculptures and vestments of the Diocese of Lucera-Troia in the Bishop's Palace.

Operated by

Diocesi di Lucera-Troia (gestione: associazione culturale Terzo Millennio)

Visitors per year

approx. 300

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the Comune's listing, the entrance to the Bishop's Palace is not accessible to people with disabilities.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop with publications and guides on the city and the Diocese of Lucera-Troia.

Events & venue rental

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