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Riccardo Francovich Territorial Documentary Centre

Address
via della Rocca – Scarlino
Museum
The Documentary Centre exhibits archaeological materials that illustrate various ages in the area of Rocca di Scarlino from the Bronze Age to the seventeenth century. The exhibition includes a didactic documentation of the main monuments and archaeological sites across the territory. Among the important finds of the castle of Rocca di Scarlino is the so-called “Treasure of Scarlino”, a hundred gold coins dating from the fourteenth century, found buried in a wall of the rectory of the castle inside a jar. Educational workshops and guided tours are organized.
Activities
educational workshops and excursions, subject to booking (0566/844381)
Bookshop
No
Accessibility disabled
Not accessible
Schedule
1 July – 15 September: Tuesday – Sunday 10-13, 17-20, with guided tour of the Rocca Pisana archaeological site – tours depart from the Info Point at Rocca Pisana; 15 – 31 October; 1 – 4 November; 26 December – 6 January; first of April – first of July: Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10-13, 16-19, with guided tour of the Rocca Pisana archaeological site – tours depart from the Info Point at Rocca Pisana; at other times and dates, opening on request for groups at agreed times, call 0566/844381
Price
Entry on payment
Contacts

Info and reservations: 0566/38552
Email: musei@comune.scarlino.gr.it

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