Museo Nicolis
About This Museum
People flock to Museo Nicolis for that hit of pure, unadulterated nostalgia, and let me tell you, it delivers. You don't just see the history here; you feel it in the gleaming chrome of a 1938 Lancia Aprilia and smell it in the aged leather of a Bugatti Type 35's cockpit. Wandering through the vast halls feels less like a museum visit and more like stepping into a spectacularly organized, multi-story garage belonging to the world's most passionate collector. It’s an overwhelming and utterly delightful celebration of 20th-century design genius, from the racetrack to the typing pool.
Collection Highlights
The automotive section is simply breathtaking, with stars like a pristine Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 and a futuristic-looking 1957 BMW Isetta bubble car stealing the show. But don't rush past the cabinets filled with hundreds of vintage cameras and typewriters; seeing the elegant Olivetti Lettera 22 next to its clunky ancestors tells a whole story of its own.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find just off the main road in Villafranca di Verona, conveniently close to Verona's airport if you need to kill time before a flight. Plan for at least two hours, but gearheads could easily lose half a day marveling at every single vehicle and artifact.
Architecture & Building
From the outside, it's a surprisingly modern and unassuming large industrial-style building—you'd never guess the treasure trove of classic beauty waiting for you inside those walls.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Nicolis dell’Auto, della Tecnica e della Meccanica, 71, Viale Postumia, Villafranca di Verona, Verona, Veneto, 37069, Italia
Phone: +39 045 630 3289
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