Spazio Pantani
Multimedia museum in Cesenatico dedicated to the cyclist Marco Pantani, with bicycles, jerseys, trophies, photographs and films from his career.
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About the museum
The Spazio Pantani is the museum dedicated to Marco Pantani, the Romagnol cycling champion born in Cesenatico. It was created at the wish of the Pantani family, the municipality of Cesenatico and the Fondazione Marco Pantani, to keep alive the memory of the “Pirata” (the Pirate) and his achievements. It opened to the public in October 2006 and is run directly by the family, with the aim of donating any profits to charitable initiatives.
The building, close to the railway station, covers over 300 square metres and is divided into three rooms named after the climbs made famous by Pantani. The Sala Mortirolo holds customised bicycles, team jerseys, helmets, trophies and photographic material. The Sala Alpe d'Huez houses display cases with trophies and relics, original writings, a small gallery of over twenty paintings made by the champion, a fifty-seat screening room and a video library with films about his life.
The Sala Bocchetta, which opens onto an outdoor terrace, is used mainly in summer for thematic exhibitions, commemorations and events of various kinds. Inside there is also a small shop selling books, clothing and gadgets, the proceeds of which support the Foundation's charitable activities.
Highlights
- Customised bicycles and original jerseys of Marco Pantani
- Trophies and relics in the display cases of the Sala Alpe d'Huez
- More than twenty paintings by the “Pirata”
- Video library and 50-seat screening room
- Multilingual audio guide on your smartphone
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Famiglia Pantani / Fondazione Marco Pantani
- Visitors per year
- approx. 8,438
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5young people aged 13 to 17 |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 12 · Young people aged 13 to 17: €5; free admission under 13. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personPer-person rate for groups of more than 10 people. |
A Marco Pantani gadget is given free with the adult and young people's ticket. Admission includes the multilingual audio guide, which can be used on your own smartphone.
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 website does not describe accessible routes; admission is free for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Cesenatico
The museum is next to the Cesenatico railway station.
By car from Rimini and Cesena (motorway): follow the Statale Adriatica to the centre of Cesenatico, turn right at the roundabout, cross the level crossing and turn immediately left into Viale Cecchini. The station and the museum are about 200 metres away. From Ravenna: follow the signs for Cesenatico, continue on Via Mazzini and, at the roundabout, follow the signs for the station.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop with books, clothing and gadgets in the Sala Mortirolo.
Events & venue rental
The museum holds special openings for conferences, book presentations, film screenings, musical performances and departures for bicycle outings. The Sala Bocchetta and the outdoor terrace are used for events.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Multilingual audio guide included in the ticket, usable on your smartphone; the website does not list the languages. |
