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Name: Museo del Marmo e delle Grotte
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: specialized, Ownership: private
The Custonaci Marble and Caves Museum is an exhibition center dedicated to promoting the area's geological and speleological heritage, closely linked to the marble quarrying tradition.
The museum narrates the history of the local quarries through tools, photographs, and stone samples, highlighting the evolution of extraction techniques and the economic and cultural importance of this activity for the community.
In addition to the section dedicated to marble, the museum also delves into the world of the local caves, illustrating their natural characteristics and scientific value. Special attention is given to the most valuable stone materials, including the renowned local marble used in important architectural works.
The museum thus presents itself as a place of memory and knowledge, where nature, work, and local identity intertwine in a unified narrative of the Custonaci area.
