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Museum of Rural Culture in Agosta: the farming memory of the Aniene Valley on three floors
In Agosta, a village overlooking the Aniene river, the Museum of Rural Culture is housed in the former Town Hall. Three floors of everyday objects — ploughs, sickles, spindles, spinning wheels — tell the story of a vanished world from the viewpoint of those who experienced it.
Three floors of daily life
What strikes the visitor is the specificity of the items on display. An embroidered sleeve, for instance: used during processions to keep candle wax off one's only good Sunday outfit. Raganelle — wooden musical instruments — replaced bells during certain religious celebrations. There are lace bonnets and swaddling bands for newborns, and towels made of stiff hemp cloth.
Unusual fishing tackle
Among the curiosities, a collection of small nets and tools for catching crayfish and frogs — an activity for which Agosta was well known. It's a detail that says a lot: this village lived off the water too, not just land.
A recovery driven by the community
The museum was born from the townspeople's desire to preserve their own identity. Its placement in the former Town Hall is also an example of successful architectural restoration.
Practical information
The museum is located in Via del Comune, 00020 Agosta (RM).
