Pinacoteca civica "A.Vernarecci"
About This Museum
Tucked away on the charming Via del Verziere in Fossombrone, the Pinacoteca Civica 'A. Vernarecci' feels like a well-kept secret in the heart of Le Marche. It occupies the grand, historic Palazzo Cesarini, a building whose very stones seem to whisper stories of the past. The collection is a deeply personal journey through local art, with pieces that feel intimately connected to this specific corner of Italy. You won't find overwhelming crowds here, just a quiet sanctuary for art lovers seeking a genuine connection with the region's cultural soul.
Collection Highlights
The museum's pride and joy are the stunning polyptychs and altarpieces from forgotten local churches, including works by Giovanni Santi, Raphael's father. Look for the delicate fresco fragments salvaged from regional monasteries and a room dedicated to 17th-century still lifes that are almost unnervingly vivid.
Visitor Information
It's always wise to double-check opening hours locally, as smaller Italian museums can have shifting schedules. The intimate scale means you can comfortably see everything in an hour or so, leaving plenty of time to explore Fossombrone's lovely old town afterward.
Architecture & Building
Housed within the dignified Palazzo Cesarini, you'll find soaring ceilings with original wooden beams and cool terracotta tile floors underfoot—a classic example of a refined Renaissance noble residence.
Contact & Location
Address: Pinacoteca Civica Augusto Vernarecci, 4, Via del Verziere, Centro storico, Fossombrone, Pesaro e Urbino, 61034, Italia
Phone: +39 340 824 5162
