Museo Arte Sacra
Museum | Ruffano | Puglia | Italy
The "Museo della Civiltà Contadina" in Ruffano, Apulia, is a significant ethnographic museum that documents the rural culture and traditions of the region. It is located on the ground floor of the historic Palazzo Pasanisi in Torrepaduli and was founded in 2002.
The museum spans across ten rooms and houses an extensive collection of over 1,000 artifacts reflecting the rural life and craftsmanship of the past. The exhibits include agricultural tools, household items, costumes, religious objects, and photographs that provide a deep insight into the traditions and daily life of the rural population of Apulia.
A special highlight of the museum is the reconstructed "Cucina Salentina", which gives visitors an authentic glimpse into traditional cooking culture. Additionally, there is a room dedicated to the "Canto a Tenore", a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that highlights the importance of music in the rural community.
The "Museo della Civiltà Contadina" plays an important role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Apulia, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the history and traditions of the region in a vivid and illustrative way.
