Agorà della Scherma, Busto Arsizio

Name: Agorà della Scherma
Address: Via Luigi Galvani, Busto Arsizio, 21052, Italy

#4 among attractions in Busto Arsizio

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The Agora of Fencing is a museum entirely dedicated to fencing located in Busto Arsizio, at the former Bustese Cotton Mill.

It was founded in 2012 at the behest of Cesare Vago, president of Pro Patria Scherma, a century-old sports club based in the rooms adjacent to the museum, with the support of the Busto Arsizio municipal administration and the Italian Fencing Federation.

The main core of the museum consists of the Longhi collection, donated by Florentine psychiatrist Silvio Longhi, consisting of hundreds of objects, including foils, sabers and swords for sports, dueling and military use, bayonets, fencers' training equipment, masks, gloves and plates. Also inside the museum are pieces from Nedo Nadi's personal collection purchased by master curator Giancarlo Toràn.

In addition to numerous objects, the museum counts the presence of various documents, treatises, books and jurisprudential texts on dueling, particularly focusing on the history of sport fencing since the second half of the 19th century. Completing the museum's collection are numerous photographs and films from various eras.

Coordinates: 45°36'58"N, 8°50'47"E

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Via Luigi GalvaniBusto Arsizio 21052 Italy

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Day trips

Agorà della Scherma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Agorà della Scherma?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Textiles and Industry of Busto Arsizio, Busto Arsizio (2 min walk), Chiesa di Madonna in Prato, Busto Arsizio (5 min walk), Museo di Arte Sacra di San Michele Arcangelo, Busto Arsizio (7 min walk), Edicola di San Carlo Borromeo, Busto Arsizio (8 min walk).

How to get to Agorà della Scherma by public transport?

The nearest stations to Agorà della Scherma:

Bus

Busto Arsizio - Piazza Manzoni • Lines: 110, 3 (9 min walk)
Busto Arsizio - Piazza Trento e Trieste • Lines: 110 (14 min walk)

Train

Busto Arsizio Nord (19 min walk)
Busto Arsizio (23 min walk)