Palazzo De Lieto
Eighteenth-century palace in the historic village of Maratea with a permanent exhibition of underwater archaeology: Roman anchors and amphorae from the seabed of Santo Janni.
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About the museum
Palazzo De Lieto was built in 1734 at the wish of Giovanni De Lieto and housed Maratea’s first hospital. When the hospital moved to the former Paolotti convent, the building was abandoned; in the 1990s it was restored to host exhibitions.
The palace stands in the historic village, on a rocky spur, and has two floors with large halls, some with original fireplaces; the upper floor is characterised by long arcaded loggias. Since December 2014 it has been run by the Ministry of Culture through the Polo museale della Basilicata, which in December 2019 became the Direzione regionale Musei.
The permanent collection is dedicated to underwater archaeology and includes lead anchors, Roman transport amphorae and other finds recovered from the seabed near the island of Santo Janni. The palace also hosts temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Lead anchors from the Roman period
- Transport amphorae from the seabed of Santo Janni
- Palace of 1734 in the historic village
- Arcaded loggia on the upper floor
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Archeologia subacquea di Maratea – Lead anchors, transport amphorae and other Roman finds recovered from the seabed near the island of Santo Janni.
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Basilicata (Ministero della Cultura)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,131
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
According to the Museionline listing, admission is free.
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