Extraordinary 'findings' Of a Unique Museum Of Its Kind

This site was originally a cemetary, when it was once custom to bury the dead under churches. This practice was abolished by Napolean at the end of the XVIII century. This site is the St. Stefano church in the historical centre of Ferentillo, whose back part was deemed a cemetary from the year 1500. The presence of a particular microorganism in the burying grounds and the favourable conditions of humidity and temperature have assisted in the process of natural mummification allowing for the almost fully intact preservation of bodies. These "mummies" are currently protected by glass cabinets, and many of them still have their original beard, hair and nails as well as clothes. Despite the dark theme of this museum, its pieces are very interesting and its educational-scientific works are considered highly useufl. Entrance includes a guided visit and opening hours are flexibile.

Indirizzo: via della Rocca, Loc. Precetto, Ferentillo (TR)
SCHEDULE
october-march: 9.30-12.30 / 14.30-18
april-september: 9-12.30 / 14.30-19.30, every day
november-february: 10-12.30 / 14.30-17
PRICING
regular ticket: euro 3,50
groups more than15 persons: euro 3.00
schools: euro 2,50

TELEPHONE CONTACT +39.335.6543008

In the area also San Pietro in Valle Abbey, beautiful monastery from the XI sec. with frescoes from the same time.
Guided tours every day from 10 to 13 and from 15 to 18: euro 3.