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- Emily AnnSpringfield, MO149 contributionsWe did not expect to find this museum so interesting. The restored tuna factory of the Florio family tells the story of tuna fishing and its importance to the local economy. The history of tuna fishing in the area is very interesting and the building is beautiful. We’re so glad we made the visit.Written 6 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FimkaRepublic of North Macedonia105 contributionsNow, this is very interesting tour. The guide is very well educated, and interesting. She took us trough the whole attraction and kept us for 2 hours. It was fully interesting and amazing. The place has a long history from 1558 to 20th century.Written 12 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anco MAberdeen, UK754 contributionsWe have done many WW2 museums this year, this was the first one in Italy. It did not disappoint in highlighting a part of WW2 you hear little about in the U.K. a mix of live size displays, model battle scenes, films and wax figures the history of the invasion of Sicily is told. Very good, maybe a bit too much text in Italian.Written 13 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- davedowns1Denver, CO9 contributionsWe happened upon this small "museo" while walking in Scicli. The views were very nice on the way up (we followed a series of signs posted along the way). Carmelo was very nice and welcoming (if you don't speak Italian bring someone who does). His family had lived in this tiny grotto with their animals for many, many years and he gives an enthusiastic tour. He is also a bit of a craftsman and will be most happy to sell you some of his wares. The visit was entirely fascinating and is recommended.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- exiledblueRovellasca, Italy577 contributionsWe had a great guide in the small museum who was very engaging with everyone and also the guide around the various salt pools in addition we paid to enter one of the pools in boots and hat. Don't know if they speak also English but if your italian is enough there is also a lot of info written in English to helpWritten 11 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,766 contributionsThis is a former castle, largely relieved of any vestige of its former defensive purpose and only the superstructure remains. The castle has a square plane with round towers at each corner. Most of the exhibits on the ground floor are sculptures in various states of completeness. As you walk about the ground floor, it’s possible to visit each tower and see its shape too. IIRC, only one of the towers had any artefacts to see.
The first floor does have a good collection of paintings and definitely more interesting artefacts than the ground floor. Most of the artefacts are the usual collection of vases, statues, coins and other archaeological finds. One item of note is a marble relief of the blinding of Polyphemus. Worth checking that one out. The paintings are mostly High Renaissance, Baroque and Mannerist. Notable paintings include “Death of Seneca” by Matthias Stomer and “The Virgin on Throne With Child” by Antonello de Saliba. Actually many of the High Renaissance and Early Baroque paintings are heavily influenced by Caravaggio, marking the transition between the two periods.Written 15 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GabbuMalta18 contributionsThis was my first museum outside of my own country,and one of the best museums I have ever went. I saw many interesting and entertaining things and had a lot of fun with my father, prices are also very cheap and worth the price. Would recommend to everyone :)Written 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain24,027 contributionsMuseo Archeologico regionale Di Agrigento is located in Temples Valley, in Sicily. Here you can see a lot of objects from the area. It is very interesting and a very good place to come after visiting Temples Valley. The best statue is a telamon (similar to a cariatide with a man-column). Also, you can see some objects like statues, vases, shields, etc. Very good.Written 19 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CynicorenBeersheba, Israel2,916 contributionsCertainly not a must, but worth a visit if you love statues from the Roman era, free to visit every first Sunday of the month.
I especially liked the part where they painted some statues so they will look as they were in the times of antiquity (usually you see most of them as white because their color were ground by the sands of time).
Took less than an hour to visit.Written 24 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ruffley116Greater London, UK109 contributionsInteresting, particularly if you are good at physics, but it's not really a place for children (unless they happen to be Sheldon Cooper!)
The museum is privately owned and therefore they can set what rules they like, and boy do they set rules, but actually it's informative and, although it's not a big museum, it has so much information it's pretty hard to take it all in.
I would re-categorise this place as an exhibition rather than a museum. And yes, it is interesting to see the parallels between Da Vinci and Archimedes who were hundreds of years apart.Written 10 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - hjclEdinburgh, UK159 contributionsWhen I was planning my trip to Sicily, a friend recommended the book "A house in Sicily" by Daphne Phelps. After some more research, I realised I could actually visit the house from the book, which is now a fabulous museum (and also hotel). It's a very cool place. It's served as a sort of artists and writers retreat and the list of guest who've stayed there reads like a who's who of 20th century. The guide we had was fab, giving us an insight into the history and design of the house and anecdotes about the many famous visitors.
The views down to the coast and over to Etna were gorgeous.
I loved this place and would recommend both visiting it and reading the book about its fabulous history.
You have to book a visit in advance ,so I emailed casacuseni@gmail.com and was able to book a tour for a couple of days later. Tickets cost 20 euros, quite steep but worth it for such a unique place.
It's a 10/15 minute walk uphill from Piazza IX Aprile.Written 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Eils GSneem, Ireland27 contributionsVisited this museum in Catania, the visit included a trip to the baths under St Agatha Church.
Interesting place with a lot of local history spread over four floors.
Do try to get to the roof top if its open it gives a great view down on the main square and across the city.Written 2 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Richard RClisson, France60 contributionsA bit off the beaten track, but well worth the diversion. This small museum has a good collection of material excavated from the nearby Greek-era city of Morgantina including two outstanding items. The first is a magnificent collection of intricately worked silver dishes from about 200 BCE. The craftsmanship is superb and this alone makes the detour worthwhile. In addition, there is a very fine statue, the Goddess of Morgantina, from about 500 BCE. The drapery sublimely carved in limestone while the head and hands are marble. Both these treasures were recovered from American museums, who accepted that they had been stolen and falsely documented and then returned them to their rightful owner.Written 10 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- enmastTurin, Italy6 contributionsFantastic experience visiting the “Palermo Bellissima” interactive exhibition in the historical palace. 2 hours to put yourself in the Palermo of belle epoque. Super kind staff. Worth it!Written 16 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland31,618 contributionsThis is a notable museum / art gallery that has housed multiple serious works of art in its time. Great central location .Written 10 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
