Museo valdese di Prali
Museum in the Waldensian temple of Ghigo, dated 1556 and one of the oldest, on the history of the Waldensian community of the Val Germanasca.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Waldensian temple of Ghigo, built in 1556 and the only place of worship in the area to have survived destruction during the religious wars of the 17th century. Next to it stands the modern temple, inaugurated in 1962, where services are held.
The route tells the story of the Waldensian community through its places of worship, from its clandestine medieval origins to the Reformation, from the persecutions of the 17th century to the rebuilding of the 18th century, and up to its opening to the world in the 20th century. The galleries host figures representing community life, while the display cases and the entrance room illustrate life in Prali: the municipality, the hamlet, agriculture, cuisine and the mine.
The museum has two rooms and is one of the museums in the Waldensian museum system coordinated by the Fondazione Centro Culturale Valdese.
Highlights
- Waldensian temple of 1556
- History of Waldensian places of worship from the Middle Ages to the 20th century
- Figures representing community life
- Life in Prali: agriculture, cuisine and the mine
Permanent exhibition
- Storia dei valdesi attraverso i templi – Route on the Waldensian community of the Val Germanasca in the temple of 1556, with sections on life in Prali.
- Operated by
- Fondazione Centro Culturale Valdese
- Visitors per year
- approx. 950
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum system’s listing, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Regular bus from Turin, or train to Pinerolo and then bus to Prali.
By car
Parking available
Parking in the square at Ghigo or at the entrance to the hamlet.
Private buses up to 12 m can reach the hamlet.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | For guided visits, write to il.barba@fondazionevaldese.org; the Foundation’s public services take place by appointment. |
