Basilio Cascella Civic Museum and its collection

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The Basilio Cascella Civic Museum is an Italian art gallery situated in the Porta Nuova district of Pescara. The museum was established in a former lithographic factory that was set up in the 19th century by the painter Basilio Cascella. This location served as a center of artistic production and a meeting place for intellectuals for half a century.

Art Collection at the Museum

The Basilio Cascella Civic Museum houses a collection of approximately 600 works of art. These works include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and graphics, created between the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection features works by Basilio Cascella and his descendants, including his sons Tommaso and Michele, and his grandsons Andrea and Pietro.

Architecture of the Museum

The Basilio Cascella Civic Museum is located in the former lithographic factory that was founded by Basilio Cascella in 1895. The museum building is a two-story villa designed in an eclectic style. The structure is made entirely of terracotta bricks and features some artistic majolica.

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Basilio Cascella Civic Museum
Viale Guglielmo Marconi 45
65126 Pescara

Visitor information Basilio Cascella Civic Museum

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 13:00
Tuesday
9:00 – 13:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 13:00
Thursday
9:00 – 13:00
Friday
9:00 – 13:00
Saturday
16:00 – 20:00
Sunday
16:00 – 20:00

Monday to Thursday on reservation.

Admission

0 – 3Free
Adults€8.00
Reduced€5.00
DisabledFree

Facilities

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Location & Map

Viale Guglielmo Marconi 45, Pescara

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