International Museum of types of
Presepe
(
Museo Internazionale Tipologico del Presepe )
This
museum is among the smallest and least known
museums in the city,
the unique collection originated from the desire of
the Italian Association of the Friends of
the Creche founded in Rome in 1953 to defend,
also through annual courses on creche building
techniques, the tradition of the creche and
to study all the religious, historical,
folklore and technical implications
connected with the sacred theme.
More
than three thousand pieces from many Italian
regions and different parts of the world
(from Africa to Latin America, from
Japan to the Canary Islands) narrate
the interpretation and always new setting given
to the Nativity scene, that can be admired
there, recreated in the context of evocative views
of the old Rome like inside a television
set or in miniature version inside nutshells
or shells.
There
are also stamps, coins and medals
inspired by the theme, while a rich collection
of statuettes made from various materials such
as wood, terracotta, straw,
glass, tin, papiermache, coal
and marzipan complete the panorama on this
fascinating popular art which combines the holy
event with landscapes and scenes
of daily life all over the world with flair and
creativity.
Information
and Addresses
Address Via Tor de' Conti, 31/A
Visiting Hours From Septto June. Wednesday and
Saturday from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm. From Dec. 24 to
Jan. 6 every day from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm; Sunday
from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Telephone 06 6796146; Fax 06 69789602
Price Free admission
For
Tours information
– private guided tours – special entrances, no
waiting in line - VIP services
www.tourinrome.com
www.vaticanmuseuminformation.com
www.vaticanmuseumticket.com
