Archaeological Museum of Savona, Savona

Name: Archaeological Museum of Savona
Address: Complesso monumentale del Priamar Corso Giuseppe Mazzini 1, Savona, 17100, Italy
Telephone: +39 019 822708

#1 among attractions in Savona

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The Archaeological Museum of Savona is located in Palazzo della Loggia inside the Priamar Fortress. It presents the history of the Priamar promontory and the town of Savona. On the exposition are old collections of objects from around the Mediterranean and artifacts from the 20th century excavations of the fortress and its surrounding. The museum has two floors and inside it is possible to see original excavation pits. ()

Local name: Museo storico archeologico di Savona Established: 1990 (34 years ago)Coordinates: 44°18'16"N, 8°29'4"E

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Complesso monumentale del Priamar Corso Giuseppe Mazzini 1Savona 17100 Italy

Contact

+39 019 822708

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Archaeological Museum of Savona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortezza del Priamar, Bagni Marinella, Cathedral of the Assumption, Cappella Sistina.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Archaeological Museum of Savona?

Nearby attractions include Fortezza del Priamar, Savona (1 min walk), San Pietro Church, Savona (5 min walk), Cathedral of the Assumption, Savona (7 min walk), Cappella Sistina, Savona (7 min walk).

How to get to Archaeological Museum of Savona by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archaeological Museum of Savona:

Bus

Via paleocapa 1 n.0407 • Lines: 7, 7/ (10 min walk)
Savona, Piazza Aldo Moro • Lines: 404, 464, 494, 495, 514, 515, N404, N494 (18 min walk)

Train

Savona (18 min walk)