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Name: Museo delle ville storiche caltagironesi e siciliane
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: monumental, Ownership: municipal
The Museum of Historic Villas of Caltagirone and Sicily, housed in the evocative Villa Patti in Caltagirone, is dedicated to promoting the heritage of Sicilian aristocratic residences from the 17th to 19th centuries. The exhibition features paintings, period photographs, design drawings, engravings, books, and majolica and terracotta artifacts, offering a glimpse into the holiday lifestyle of Caltagirone and Sicilian noble families. The museum is not only an exhibition space, but also a documentation and study center for the island's historic landscape, gardens, and villas, contributing to the understanding and preservation of this important cultural heritage.
