Civic Archaeological Museum

Civic Archaeological Museum

A must-visit for enthusiasts of Etruscan, Roman, and early medieval archaeology is the Fiesole Archaeological Civic Museum, as it hosts precious artifacts representing the city’s history over this long period of time.

Founded in 1878, the museum was born following the interest sparked by the rediscovery of the Roman theater, and the cultural fervor of nearby Florence, from which some of the most decisive figures forFiesole archaeologycame, such as Luigi Adriano Milani and Edoardo Galli. They outlined the the original collection set-up and the building overlooking the Archaeological Area .