Aedes Muratoriana
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet Modenese street, the Aedes Muratoriana isn't your typical grand museum; it's a pilgrimage for those seeking a direct, intimate connection to the mind of one of Italy's great historians. Visitors step into the very rooms where Ludovico Antonio Muratori lived and worked, surrounded by his personal library and the original furnishings. The atmosphere is less like a curated exhibit and more like he's just stepped out for a moment, leaving you alone with his thoughts. It’s a profoundly personal and surprisingly moving experience that feels more like a visit to a learned friend’s home than a museum.
Collection Highlights
The undeniable centerpiece is Muratori's own study, preserved exactly as he left it, with his writing desk and the bookshelves lined with thousands of volumes from his famed collection. You'll also find first editions of his monumental works, including the 'Rerum Italicarum Scriptores', alongside his scientific instruments and personal correspondence.
Visitor Information
It's located at Via della Pomposa, 1 in Modena—look for the unassuming but elegant historic building. Given its intimate size, it's wise to check opening hours in advance as they can be limited; this isn't a place for crowds but for quiet contemplation.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an elegant 18th-century townhouse, the building itself is a beautiful example of Modenese civic architecture from Muratori's own era, with high ceilings, creaking wooden floors, and tall windows that flood the scholar's study with light.
Contact & Location
Address: 41121, Centro storico, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italia
Phone: +39 059 241104
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