Museo Luigi Illica
Museum in Castell’Arquato dedicated to the librettist Luigi Illica, with editions of libretti, letters, photographs, stage costumes and personal belongings.
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About the museum
The museum is dedicated to Luigi Illica, librettist, and is in Via Sforza Caolzio, in the historic centre of the village in the province of Piacenza.
The route is organised in four sections that reconstruct Illica’s private life, public life and artistic work. His theatre texts and opera libretti are on display, many in period editions accompanied by scores.
The collections also include personal items: letters, photographs, stage costumes, the piano and the typewriter, as well as historical documents relating to his career.
Highlights
- Opera libretti in period editions with scores
- Letters and photographs of the author
- Stage costumes
- Illica’s piano and typewriter
Permanent exhibition
- Luigi Illica: vita, libretti e oggetti personali – Four sections on the librettist’s private, public and artistic life, with libretti, scores, letters, costumes and memorabilia.
- Operated by
- Comune di Castell’Arquato
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Information and bookings are available from the IAT-R tourist office of Castell’Arquato and Val d’Arda, in the Palazzo del Podestà on Piazza Municipio. |
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