Museo della Carta
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BXC
Austin, TX224 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Who knew this great museum is 'hiding' near Lake Garda! What a wonderful experience, driving up with a car and then walking around 500 meters to the museum in this green, beautiful scenery. Nice little bar, great for ice cream or cafe :) , together with a nice gift shop. Very interesting museum to visit. Highly recommended!
Written August 2, 2018
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TerrySymonds
Norwich, UK48 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
As a graphic designer I've always had an interest in paper but wondered how interesting a museum could be and the answer is - very. The museum is well laid out has has a lot of information at hand. We caught a little tourist 'Land train' right outside our hotel in Moderno which takes you up a little picturesque valley track and comes back to pick up in about an hour. We had time to visit the museum and have a drink in their cafe before returning.
Written October 4, 2017
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Annette
56 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
An easy walk from Toscolano town through a forest to the museum. Informative and interesting although the teens tound it a little dry. Information throughout available in English. Nice little cafe to have a sit in the sun afterwards. A small road teain is also available from Maderno for €3 euro to the museum but it only runs occasionally. You can also drive to the museum carpark and it is only a short walk from there.
Written September 11, 2019
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C_Moore_Now
Round Rock, TX18 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Slightly off the beaten path, I would recommend catching the small train-like shuttle (the small shuttle has multiple cars and all are shaped like a train) that will take you up in the valley. From here, you'll be able to walk the area, hiking up into the valley along side a small stream with distant mountain peaks visible all of the time. The history was interesting but the hiking (suitable for 18mos old - 80yrs old) in the out doors was really great. This was one of our best days and I would recommend for any group.
Written July 17, 2019
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KentTraveller09
kent57 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were told we could get a 'land train' up to the museum but when we got off the ferry from Torri del Benaco we couldn't see one. In the end, we walked. It is only a couple of kilometres from the harbour. It was an easy walk, heading north from the harbour along the main road. In under a kilometre, there are two roads coming down from the left. Cross the river and take the road immediately on the left. Keep to the river bank and in about 20 minutes, you are there. The valley is lovely, a cool shady walk on a hot day with the gurgling of the river below as and it is lined with boards describing the history of the industry in the valley and it's current status as a site of ecological interest and it's place in the hydroelectric grid.
The museum was wonderful, very informative and well laid out with plenty of exhibits and descriptions in English as well as Italian and German. This area is one of the most important historical sites for paper making and although this is the only mill left, it is easy to imagine the noise and industry that went on here over the centuries. There is a video which follows the old process of papermaking and it is clearly made by some of the people who used to work here before the mill closed in the 60's. There is also a newer plant which is also very interesting. (TIP: The loos in the new paper mill are better than the one by the shop)
After the museum, we fancied a drink and so we went to the cafe which is alongside the river. It was very nice, very reasonably priced and the beer and panini we have were very good.
We then walked back to Maderno and caught the ferry back across the lake.
All in all a very enjoyable day out.
The museum was wonderful, very informative and well laid out with plenty of exhibits and descriptions in English as well as Italian and German. This area is one of the most important historical sites for paper making and although this is the only mill left, it is easy to imagine the noise and industry that went on here over the centuries. There is a video which follows the old process of papermaking and it is clearly made by some of the people who used to work here before the mill closed in the 60's. There is also a newer plant which is also very interesting. (TIP: The loos in the new paper mill are better than the one by the shop)
After the museum, we fancied a drink and so we went to the cafe which is alongside the river. It was very nice, very reasonably priced and the beer and panini we have were very good.
We then walked back to Maderno and caught the ferry back across the lake.
All in all a very enjoyable day out.
Written July 15, 2018
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David R
Winchester, UK45 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Best to go to museum using land train which runs from centre of Maderno (3 euro) or by car. Rather a long walk up steep road otherwise. The museum is inexpensive ( full price 7 euro). The museum is situated in the original paper mill and is divided into two sections, the first giving the history of paper making in the area and how it was done by hand. The exhibits are well presented and explanations given in English, German as well as Italian. I found this informative and interesting. The second area relates to paper making in the early 20th century and the evolution of techniques.
The museum is best suited for older children and adults. Would I return? Definitely yes.
There is a bar adjacent to the museum serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The fruit cocktails especially good and inexpensive. Limited menu for food but appears to be of good quality
The museum is best suited for older children and adults. Would I return? Definitely yes.
There is a bar adjacent to the museum serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The fruit cocktails especially good and inexpensive. Limited menu for food but appears to be of good quality
Written June 4, 2017
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Museo della Carta (Toscolano-Maderno) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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