Art Museum

Museo Civico Casa Cavassa

Saluzzo (CN)
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Casa Cavassa, since 1891 the Civic Museum of Saluzzo, is one of the symbols of the Saluzzo Renaissance: it was the home of Galeazzo Cavassa and his son Francesco, both vicars general of the Marquises. It has 15 richly decorated rooms and houses the Madonna della Misericordia altarpiece by Hans Clemer.

Casa Cavassa, today the Civic Museum of Saluzzo, is one of the symbolic buildings of the Saluzzo Renaissance: it was the home of Galeazzo Cavassa and his son Francesco, members of a family of Carmagnolese apothecaries. In 1464 Galeazzo was vicar general to the Marquis of Saluzzo, a position later held by his son Francesco. During Francesco's time, the residence underwent major decorative interventions. The house was later turned into a museum thanks to Marquis Emanuele Tapparelli D'Azeglio, who purchased it in 1883 and undertook major restoration work. The marquis acquired objects and works dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries on the antiques market, with the intention of recreating the furnishings of the house. In 1888 he donated the building to the City of Saluzzo, which, following his wishes, inaugurated the Museum in 1891. Today the Museum has 15 rooms with painted wooden ceilings and decorated walls and houses, among other works, the Madonna of Mercy altarpiece, a masterpiece by Hans Clemer.


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 19:00

Additional information opening hours:

Open on public holidays; closed Christmas and New Year's Day

NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

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