Visit a museum with a difference in the scenic province of Pistoia. Tucked under Monte Libro Aperto, the quaint little town of Rivoreta is the home of the ‘Museum of the People of the Pistoia Apennines ’.
What makes this cultural attraction so unique is that the knowledge that can be shared with you here doesn’t just come from interesting still displays in the museum, it can be observed through townsfolk of Rivoreta! Witness intriguing demonstrations of how the people of this land forged a living for themselves throughout the centuries.
What makes this cultural attraction so unique is that the knowledge that can be shared with you here doesn’t just come from interesting still displays in the museum, it can be observed through townsfolk of Rivoreta! Witness intriguing demonstrations of how the people of this land forged a living for themselves throughout the centuries.
See how they gathered and prepared food, see where they excavated coal and other precious stone from the surrounding mountains and admire the crafts they made from simple materials such as clothes made from sheep’s wool and children’s toys made from the wood of nearby trees.
If you’re passing through Rivoreta during the month of July, you can experience this wealth of knowledge and cultural traditions pouring out onto the streets for all to see.
Taste the simple yet delicious dishes of the area and learn some of the skills that this intriguing mountain civilisation possesses.
Stay in a cosy holiday rental in Pistoia province and enjoy visiting this mountain museum and other tourist gems during your adventurous trail of the area.
If you’re passing through Rivoreta during the month of July, you can experience this wealth of knowledge and cultural traditions pouring out onto the streets for all to see.
Taste the simple yet delicious dishes of the area and learn some of the skills that this intriguing mountain civilisation possesses.
Stay in a cosy holiday rental in Pistoia province and enjoy visiting this mountain museum and other tourist gems during your adventurous trail of the area.
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picture 2: Roteldav / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Roteldav / CC BY-SA 3.0;
