Museo dell'Arte Vetraria Altarese
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About
The Museum of Glass Art hosts a collection of items bearing testimony to the ancient art of glassmaking in the town of Altare, dated back to the 11th Century. Housed in Villa Rosa, beautiful Liberty Style building dating back to 1906, the museum hosts items from the 18th Century to date as well as documents, tools and moulds used in glassmaking. In the garden a glass fournace is installed where live glass demonstrations are offered, hosting masters from all over the world.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes