Palazzo Borgia Museo Diocesano

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Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025
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Artistry at Palazzo Borgia Museo Diocesano

Located within the historic Palazzo Vescovile, this museum holds a diverse range of ecclesiastical artworks.

Founded in 1492, under the auspices of Cardinal Roderigo Borgia, the museum features unique architecture and rich cultural artifacts. Among its treasures is the remarkable Piviale di Pio II, an exceptionally rare piece.

Artistic Treasures Await

🎨 Key highlight #1: Pietro Lorenzetti's Madonna col Bambino (1310–20)
🧵 Key highlight #2: Bartolo di Fredi's Madonna della Misericordia (c 1364)
👗 Key highlight #3: The Gothic-style Cope di Pius II, an early-14th-century embroidered cloak

Accessibility is free, making it an enriching stop for tourists, families, and art historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Palazzo Borgia Museo Diocesano

Historical Roots

The museum is housed in a palace granted to Cardinal Roderigo Borgia by Pius II.

Ecclesiastical Art

The museum emphasizes the history and significance of church-related art in Italy.

Location

Corso il Rossellino 30

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