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Museo Civico e Diocesano d'Arte Sacra

Address: Via Ricasoli 21, Montalcino
Phone: 0577/846014

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Montalcino

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The Museo Civico e Diocesano d'Arte Sacra is in a building that belonged in the 13th century to the Augustinian monastic order. The ticket booth is in the glorious refurbished cloister, and the sacred art collection, gathered from churches throughout the region, is displayed on two floors in former monastic quarters. Though the art here might be called "B-list," a fine altarpiece by Bartolo di Fredi (circa 1330-1410), the Coronation of the Virgin, makes dazzling use of gold. In addition, there's a striking 12th-century crucifix that originally adorned the high altar of the church of Sant'Antimo. Also on hand are many wood sculptures, a typical medium in these parts during the Renaissance.

Cost: EUR 4.50
Open: Apr.-Oct., Tues.-Sun. 10-1 and 4-5:50; Nov.-Mar., Tues.-Sun. 10-1 and 2-5:40

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