Museo Multimediale Torre San Vittorio
Multimedia museum in an 18th-century tower in Carloforte on the history of San Pietro island, from its geology to the arrival of the Tabarchini in 1738.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Torre San Vittorio, an 18th-century building in Carloforte, restored and opened as an exhibition space in 2016. The tower stands just outside the centre, beyond the salt pans, in the Spalmadureddu area.
The display was created in collaboration with the Museo del Mare e delle Migrazioni di Genova and uses touchscreens and 3D simulations to tell the story of San Pietro island, from its geological origins to the settlement of the Tabarchini community in 1738.
The route is spread over three floors: the ground floor is devoted to the island’s geological formation, the second floor to prehistory and ancient history, from the Nuragic to the Roman period, and the third floor to more recent events up to the arrival of the Tabarchini. The visit lasts about 45 minutes and ends on a 360° panoramic terrace on the top floor.
Highlights
- Multimedia route over three floors with touchscreens and 3D simulations
- History of San Pietro island from its geological origins to 1738
- Display created with the Museo del Mare e delle Migrazioni di Genova
- 360° panoramic terrace on the top floor
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso multimediale sulla storia dell'isola di San Pietro – Exhibition across three floors with touchscreens and 3D simulations, from the island’s geology and prehistory to the Nuragic and Roman periods and the arrival of the Tabarchini in 1738.
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- Comune di Carloforte
- Visitors per year
- approx. 720
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | –Children aged 6 to 18, over 65s, groups and school groups (minimum 10 people), pilgrims on the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, licensed tourist guides |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children aged 0 to 5. |
| Seniors | –Reduced rate for over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free admission for university, postgraduate and doctoral students in subjects related to cultural heritage, with a valid document. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Reduced rate for groups and school groups of at least 10 people. |
| Ticket for two museums or sites | €5Full rate. |
| Single ticket | €7Full rate. |
The price of €3.50 is the full rate for the museum only. Free admission also for European Union licensed tourist guides on duty, ICOM members, university lecturers and researchers in cultural heritage, journalists and some other professional categories.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The museum’s page gives no information on the accessibility of the spaces; admission is free for people with disabilities and their companion.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Getting there & parking
The tower is less than 1 km from the centre of Carloforte, beyond the salt pans, in the Spalmadureddu area.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Guided tours can be booked by phone or email during opening hours. The route lasts about 45 minutes and ends on the panoramic terrace. |
