Museo Etnografico La Stua
Museum | Casamazzagno | Veneto | Italy
The "Museo Etnografico La Stua" in Casamazzagno, a hamlet of Comelico Superiore in the province of Belluno, Italy, is an ethnographic museum dedicated to the preservation and presentation of rural traditions and everyday life of the region. It was opened on July 25, 1987, and is located in a historic building dating back to the 19th century, featuring typical characteristics of local architecture.
Collections and Exhibitions
The museum spans three floors and offers a comprehensive insight into the life of the rural population:
Ground floor: Here is the kitchen, equipped with furniture and household items from the 19th and 20th centuries. A central element is the "làrin", a traditional stove with the "ciudruzu" hanging above it. Beside the kitchen, there is a room with agricultural tools for harvesting rye, barley, and oats, as well as a workshop with tools from blacksmiths and carpenters.
Entrance area: On the walls are photographs of young women from the village who emigrated abroad between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Under the stairs, there is a tool for combing wool mattresses.
Living room: This room is lined with wood and houses a brick oven with a wooden board above it where one could rest. The wood loading opening is located in the hallway.
Upper floor: Here, religious folk prints are exhibited, which were once hung in bedrooms or other rooms of the house.
Significance for the Region
The "Museo Etnografico La Stua" plays a central role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the region. It offers visitors the opportunity to delve into the history and traditions of rural life and develop a deeper understanding of the lifestyle of their ancestors.
Through its authentic exhibitions and preservation of traditional living spaces, the museum contributes to keeping the cultural heritage of the region alive and accessible to future generations.
