Museo Faggiano
Museo Faggiano
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9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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- LozScotAyrshire, United Kingdom36 contributionsNot to be missed......This museum is quirky & quite different from any other museum. The story of how it came about is as fascinating as the building & artefacts it contains. Entry is 5 euros & this is definitely the best 5 euros you'll spend in Lecce. Don't miss it!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- jmgLowFellGateshead, United Kingdom801 contributionsUtterly enthralling.Absolutely fascinating. Do make some time to spend some time here when visiting Lecce. You won't regret it. The museum is family run so, if you are lucky like we were, you will meet at least one of the Faggiano brothers and hear the story first hand. You couldn't make it up. We were both so enthralled we forgot to take any photos. Worth noting that this would not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2023
- MLWeberSacramento, California42 contributionsImmerse yourself in 2,500 years of historyI agree with the previous reviewers that this museum is very much worth a visit. Unlike other museums that display artifacts in cases, the museum itself is the show. It is a labyrinth of cisterns, graves, secret passageways, wells, grain storage. A visitor is immersed in the features that the family uncovered with all the twists and turns that 2,500 years of occupation produce. And the story of the family’s decision to create the museum is so inspiring and so worth of support.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 19, 2023
- Roy R57 contributionsExcellent independant museum, well worth a visit.Stumbled across this museum and so glad we did. Small private museum showcasing different layers/timescales of history. Informative and entertaining from start to finish, one of the best independant museums I’ve visited and a great back story to it too.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 21, 2024
- hamster7287Italy35 contributionsGoogle the ghost storiesI wasn't aware of the ghost stories when I visited the museum, but it still felt very creepy. We didn't see any ghosts, of course. There's a lot to explore, including reaching the top terrace and descending into the well. Absolutely worth it.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 5, 2024
- lotsagoldens946 contributionsDefinitely check this out!A man was digging here to expand his cafe. He accidentally discovered tunnels, crypts, and artifacts! Profiled by the NY Times in a 2015 article, this is an interesting place to visit, especially at only $5.00 admission!Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 21, 2024
- emaz22Columbus, Ohio12 contributionsMust Visit in LecceThis is an ABSOLUTE must see in Lecce! We cannot express this enough. Our group varied in age from 20 to 55 and all of us loved it. Marco was a great historian with his lived experience. Go-you will not regret a minute of it!Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 24, 2024
- PaulLondon, United Kingdom2 contributionsAll of Lecce history in a single houseAll of Lecce history in a single house. This private museum shows the multi-layered history of Lecce from the pre-historic, through the classical Roman to the medieval and Templar periods. Being an ancient building it is not the most accessible (you need to be able to manage stairs) and some of the areas are tight for the larger individual (although not tall, my 44 inch chest and shoulders were tight in the lower levels). This is a definite see in Lecce and comes with multiple language self guided tourVisited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 24, 2024
- lovemyholidays600Cambridge, United Kingdom234 contributionsFantastic museum - very informativeGreat little museum with lots of secret steps / passages . Nice written guide to take round with you with each are numbered . Great views from the roof top too. The staff are extremely friendly and as well worth the €5 entrance .Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 8, 2024
- Verity HBournemouth, United Kingdom5 contributionsGreat value and a mine of informationMy husband and I came upon this great house museum by chance. It provided a fascinating glimpse into how the house had been used and who had lived there dating back to before C.E.- I.e. the birth of Christ. We spent a couple of hours there and for 5 euros we thought it was great value for money.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 16, 2024
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MSN99
St Ives, UK164 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
A unique experience, fascinating to learn how the museum evolved from one man's quest to resolve a plumbing issue, unearthing a wealth of historical and archeological information.
Very good value at €5, the information sheet in your chosen language was very helpful too.
I would say one if the highlights of our stay in Lecce, please do take the time to visit!
Very good value at €5, the information sheet in your chosen language was very helpful too.
I would say one if the highlights of our stay in Lecce, please do take the time to visit!
Written October 13, 2022
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debbiewickens
Ilford, UK39 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
If you are in Lecce, don’t miss this absolute gem of a museum. The story of the discovery of millennia of history during a search for a leaky pipe. The museum is run by the faggiono family who were wonderful hosts telling us the story of their discoveries.
Written July 4, 2022
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Susanna Leoni
Castelfidardo, Italy914 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited this museum/home in the heart of Lecce and the owner, Marco Faggiano, delighted us with all the stories relating to the discovery and excavations, carried out with a lot of love, stubbornness and monetary funds from the Faggiano family... and with the superintendency that supervised.
It all started by chance....and due to the constant humidity problems we decided to try to change the sewer pipes....and he dug and dug again and here's the wonder....2000 years of history and stratifications under the last floor.... underground rooms, escape tunnels, granaries, tombs and cisterns are brought to light with many archaeological finds ranging from the Messapian, passing through the Romans up to the pottery of the Middle Ages with graffiti and Templar frescoes.
The New York Times, Le Monde, Voyager on Rai 2 with the excellent Giacobbo and many other awards and specials have praised its wonders.
A heartfelt thank you to the philosopher Marco Faggiano, who is a great pleasure to listen to.
This site must be visited both for its historicity and to help, with a ticket for a symbolic sum (5 euros), the courage and love that they put into this project born by chance......how many insensitive and materialistic people would covered everything quickly to make it a B&B or apartments to resell??
It all started by chance....and due to the constant humidity problems we decided to try to change the sewer pipes....and he dug and dug again and here's the wonder....2000 years of history and stratifications under the last floor.... underground rooms, escape tunnels, granaries, tombs and cisterns are brought to light with many archaeological finds ranging from the Messapian, passing through the Romans up to the pottery of the Middle Ages with graffiti and Templar frescoes.
The New York Times, Le Monde, Voyager on Rai 2 with the excellent Giacobbo and many other awards and specials have praised its wonders.
A heartfelt thank you to the philosopher Marco Faggiano, who is a great pleasure to listen to.
This site must be visited both for its historicity and to help, with a ticket for a symbolic sum (5 euros), the courage and love that they put into this project born by chance......how many insensitive and materialistic people would covered everything quickly to make it a B&B or apartments to resell??
Written January 7, 2024
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LozScot
Ayrshire, UK36 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This museum is quirky & quite different from any other museum. The story of how it came about is as fascinating as the building & artefacts it contains. Entry is 5 euros & this is definitely the best 5 euros you'll spend in Lecce. Don't miss it!
Written October 4, 2023
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kimmylou
Calgary, Canada8 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
What a fascinating story of the discovery that led to this small family run museum. Easy to visit, hard to find as it is not well advertised. We were told the story by one of the brothers that dug and we were lucky to meet his father, who started it all by just wanting to open a restaurant. This was my highlight of Lecce!
Written September 27, 2022
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Richard Wong
Hong Kong, China121 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
The private museum tells the 2000-years of history of Southern Italy. The artifacts and the underground chambers were well-preserved, vividly revealing the underlying past stories.
One of the family members, Andrea was remarkably friendly. We had a long, nice chit chat after the visiting the museum. Andrea recommended me some of the typical food of Lecce. The Faggiano family was a living proof of the friendliness of Southern Italians.
One of the family members, Andrea was remarkably friendly. We had a long, nice chit chat after the visiting the museum. Andrea recommended me some of the typical food of Lecce. The Faggiano family was a living proof of the friendliness of Southern Italians.
Written July 19, 2022
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jmgLowFell
Gateshead, UK801 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Absolutely fascinating. Do make some time to spend some time here when visiting Lecce. You won't regret it. The museum is family run so, if you are lucky like we were, you will meet at least one of the Faggiano brothers and hear the story first hand. You couldn't make it up. We were both so enthralled we forgot to take any photos. Worth noting that this would not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Written October 24, 2023
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maureenp327
New York City, NY50 contributions
May 2022
Traveling with a tour group, one gets to have a private tour with the son of the owner. Sweet young man who speaks English well. Fascinating building and a "must see" when in Lecce. The amount of history in this building is astounding. Most of the artifacts were taken by the Italian government, but so many are still in the house. The house became a museum when the family wanted to do repairs on the building to make it a restaurant, but when they found the artifacts, they made a private museum. Our private tour was topped off with a concert of "pizzica pizzica" music (tarantella) and dancing. Then, a treat of focaccia and wine. But, I am not sure that happens when visiting here on your own. Be prepared to go up and down narrow steps
Written August 14, 2022
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Mest2Fanucc6
Trani, Italy26 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
An unexpected house, near Porta San Biagio. An owner who is simply looking for a leaking pipe. The Faggiano museum is the result of chance: a renovation has become the opportunity to travel through the millennial history of Lecce while remaining inside a very contained space.
You pay a ticket of 5 Euro (definitely ok) and receive a very simple guide with which to catch the signs of time on the stones of the house. The posters are handmade, but it is a small private initiative, animated by an association.
I got carried away by the charm of the excavated stone, in the basement, and the antique furniture and ceramic fragments upstairs.
Merita! Three quarters of an hour for the visit!
You pay a ticket of 5 Euro (definitely ok) and receive a very simple guide with which to catch the signs of time on the stones of the house. The posters are handmade, but it is a small private initiative, animated by an association.
I got carried away by the charm of the excavated stone, in the basement, and the antique furniture and ceramic fragments upstairs.
Merita! Three quarters of an hour for the visit!
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Written July 28, 2024
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Ron M
Menasha, WI585 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
My wife in I were wrapping up another 3 week trip to Europe and found this museum in a list of 15 things to do in Lecce. We would put it among the top 5! The back story on this place is a fellow (about 30 years ago) had bought the building in hopes of setting up a cafe or restaurant. There was a problem with a broken pipe affecting a toilet. When he started digging he found an underground history going back thousands of years. The museum takes you through some underground areas where you view a cistern, body drying area, storage areas, escape tunnel entrances, etc. At €5 each it was a great value. The “read as you go” handout was very informative as well. We really enjoyed this one.
Written September 26, 2022
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Buonasera siamo un gruppo di 5-6 donne E vorremmo far visita al museo. Volevamo sapere entro quando prenotare e se è facilmente praticabile ovvero se vi è la presenza di scale sotterranee visto che in questo gruppo vi sono persone un po'anziane. Grazie
Written April 3, 2018
La prenotazione non serve, ma ci sono molte scalette strette che richiedono un po’ di agilità
Written April 9, 2018
Ciao Famiglia Faggiano. per cortesia potete dirmi gli orari di apertura previsti per la prossima estate? E' necessario prenotare in caso di gruppi? Grazie
Antonella
Written October 10, 2016
MuseoFaggiano
Lecce, Italy
Salve signora, l'orario del museo è continuato dalle 9.30 alle 20.00.
Per le visite guidate di gruppo chiediamo un preavviso almeno di 24 ore, così da poterci organizzare.
Comunque ci può contattare via e-mail.
Grazie di averci scritto.
Museo Faggiano
Written October 13, 2016
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