The Archaeological Museum of Frigento is located inside the historic Palazzo De Leo, in Via Roma.
Made through the collaboration between the Superintendency of Archeology of Campania and the municipal administration, the archaeological exhibition, also known by the name of "Tales of the grain in the wind", traces the fundamental stages of the historical events of Frigento, characterized by very ancient origins, such as demonstrate the numerous attestations dating back to the Paleolithic, as w read more
The Archaeological Museum of Frigento is located inside the historic Palazzo De Leo, in Via Roma.
Made through the collaboration between the Superintendency of Archeology of Campania and the municipal administration, the archaeological exhibition, also known by the name of "Tales of the grain in the wind", traces the fundamental stages of the historical events of Frigento, characterized by very ancient origins, such as demonstrate the numerous attestations dating back to the Paleolithic, as well as by its strategic position on the route of the Via Appia which, from Rome, reached up to Brindisi.
The exhibition itinerary of the Archaeological Museum of Frigento winds through two main themes: one is represented by wheat and the agricultural vocation of the area, the other by the considerable quantity of inscriptions from the Roman era found in the area. All this is accompanied by the suggestive support of audiovisual material which helps to make the fruition and understanding of the contents and testimonies collected more fluid.
Guardian of an ancient era, the Archaeological Museum of Frigento helps to enhance the entire area, its traditions and the natural beauties that distinguish it. read less