Augusta Fortress Museum

In the jagged stretch of the south-eastern Sicilian coast, a few kilometers from Catania, there is a town that is part of the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse and is called Augusta. This center with an ancient history full of events, preserves wonderful testimonies of the territory; the wealth of his chest is large and the variety of his treasures is great: the Fortress Museum is one of these, namely the space dedicated to military history of the island, with a large collection of memorabilia.

The Museum is not always open, but by contacting the Management via the municipality's website, it is possible to find out at any time what are the updated opening hours. In this way, you will always know when to organize your visit to the Museum, an unmissable stop for anyone in the area.

The Museum was founded in 1990 to tell the world the story of Augusta, from the ancient deeds of Frederick II of Swabia, up to the XNUMXs. Every year, the Museum is enriched with new memorabilia, artifacts or ancient specimens of the glorious vestiges of Augusta. Uniforms and weapons, models and historical artifacts of various types are available to enthusiasts in the rooms of the Museum.

The architecture of the Museum of the Piazzaforte Augusta and the works it houses

Il Augusta Fortress Museum It is in the Town Hall and enjoys a small space at his complete disposal inside the Palazzo in Piazza Duomo, surrounded by magnificent old buildings.

The Museum is characterized by a series of exhibition halls and a large conference room, where it is possible to attend the cultural meetings organized to pass on the most ancient stories of the city, with all the information useful for knowing a part of the military history of our country.

The management of the Museum is entrusted to volunteers, who enthusiastically dedicate themselves to the permanent exhibitions and any temporary military-themed exhibitions.

What you can do in the Museum of Piazzaforte Augusta

By organizing a visit to the Museum of the Fortress in Augusta, it will be possible to admire very ancient objects such as the finds from the XNUMXth century, dating back toera of the Holy Roman Empire o military uniforms and instruments of the last century, used in the Great War and in Second World War. Military art enthusiasts certainly cannot miss the appointment with history, which takes place in the Museum of the Fortress of Augusta. Plan a visit to the Museum, after contacting the Management, at the Palazzo Comunale. Once on site, take the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Piazza Duomo, with its magnificent and elegant historic buildings.

In Augusta there are also many other attractions, both historical and natural: the view of the Ionian Sea is fascinating from three quarters of the town; the eastern end of the city is dominated by the Santa Croce Lighthouse, while the Castello Svevo it is located exactly on the opposite side of the city, on the islet connected to the mainland by the Rivellino bridge. In this part of the city, you can also admire the War Memorial, the Spanish gate and the small tourist port of Augusta Marina. The Museum of the Fortress is located right here, a few steps from Mother Church, consecrated to Santa Maria Assunta. Here, in short, you will take a walk in the XNUMXth century, and then reach the many bars overlooking the sea, between aperitif time and dinner time.

Il Paradise waterfront connects the marina with the Navy base, which is located in the southernmost area of ​​the islet (theIsle of Palms), but also in the northern area of ​​the city you will find clubs, squares and tourist attractions not to be missed, such as the Ship Cemetery, located in the north-western area of ​​the Augusta Basin. The Landlord of the Turks, on the other hand, is the main attraction of the east coast of Augusta, an enchanting place from which to enjoy the beauties of nature.

Waiting for you in Augusta, you will find many accommodation facilities and wonderful beaches, to spend an extraordinary and relaxing holiday.

How it is possible to get to the Museum of the Piazzaforte Augusta

Augusta is located in the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse and can be reached by train or by car. By train, getting off at Syracuse station (18 km from the centre) you will find buses and shuttles going to the city; in the car, take the Catania-Siracusa motorway, until the exit for Augusta, 6 km from the centre, or follow the signs for Sortino on the A18 Messina-Catania and take the exit for the town, then continuing towards Augusta, just 6km.