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Museo Pietro Micca and its collection

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Museo Pietro Micca (The Pietro Micca Civic Museum and the Musuem of the siege of Turin in 1706) is a museum in Turin dedicated to Pietro Micca, a Sabaudian soldier who became a national hero for his sacrifice in the defence of Turin against the French troops. The museum is housed in a two-storey building, located on the site where a French battery was placed. The collection includes 18th century weapons, maps and paintings of the areas involved in the battles and models that reconstruct the affected areas. Highlight in the museum are the steps that Pietro Micca used to descend starting the fuse and where his dead body was found.

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#7 History & Anthropology in Turin #2 Person & artist museums in Turin #150 History & Anthropology in Italy #23 Person & artist museums in Italy #7 War museums in Italy #150 War museums in Europe

#7 History & Anthropology in Turin #2 Person & artist museums in Turin #150 History & Anthropology in Italy #23 Person & artist museums in Italy #7 War museums in Italy #150 War museums in Europe
Museo Pietro Micca
via Guicciardini 7a
10121 Turin

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Admission

Reduced€2.00
Normal rate€3.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

via Guicciardini 7a, Turin

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Exhibitions

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Museo Pietro Micca Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museo Pietro Micca in Turin, Italy, offers visitors an insightful look into the city's military history, particularly focusing on the Siege of Turin in 1706. The museum is housed in part of the city's underground tunnels, which adds to its historical authenticity. Visitors appreciate the well-preserved artifacts and the opportunity to explore the tunnel system.

    The museum provides a good balance of information through displays, models, and audiovisual presentations, making the historical events more accessible to a wide range of audiences. Many visitors find the story of Pietro Micca, a local hero who sacrificed his life to save the city, particularly moving and well-presented.

    However, some visitors note that the museum can be challenging for those who don't speak Italian, as not all information is available in other languages. The lighting in the tunnels can be dim, which adds to the atmosphere but might be difficult for some visitors. Additionally, the museum is relatively small and focused, which some visitors find limiting.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, most visitors find the Museo Pietro Micca to be an educational and worthwhile experience, especially for those interested in military history or the history of Turin. The museum's unique setting in the underground tunnels and its focus on a significant historical event make it a distinctive attraction in the city.

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