Tricase port museum
Museum | Tricase Porto | Puglia | Italy
The "Porto Museo di Tricase" in Tricase Porto is a unique and vibrant museum dedicated to the history, culture, and traditions of the sea and coastal community. It was founded in 2006 and is an outstanding example of an "Ecomuseum" that encompasses the port, the sea, the coastal territory, and especially the people and their traditions and heritage.
The museum is divided into different areas, each highlighting a specific aspect of the maritime culture and history of Tricase Porto:
The museum of traditional boats and the school for lattengale and ancient navigation: This area focuses on the preservation and transmission of knowledge about traditional boat building techniques and navigation techniques that have been passed down through generations.
The permanent cultural center for ancient maritime traditions: Various aspects of maritime culture are presented here, including exhibitions, workshops, and events that keep the maritime heritage of the region alive.
The sea library: An extensive collection of books, documents, photographs, and videos dealing with the sea and its traditions, serving as a valuable resource for research and education.
The "Court of Taste": An area dedicated to traditional cuisine and culinary practices of the coastal community, including cooking classes and seminars that promote the gastronomic traditions of the region.
The museum of maritime art and traditional boats: This area showcases artworks and artifacts related to the sea and navigation, including traditional boats and nautical equipment.
An outstanding feature of the museum is its integration into the environment and active involvement of the local community. The museum promotes sustainable and responsible economic and social developments, serving as a vibrant place for research, collection, exchange, and deepening of knowledge about the sea and coastal traditions.
The "Porto Museo di Tricase" is therefore a significant cultural landmark that preserves and promotes the maritime heritage of the region while also serving as a lively center for education, research, and community.
