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The Mid-Liri Valley Museum: the history of Sora in an ancient Franciscan convent
The Museum of the Media Valle del Liri is housed in a former 14th-century convent in the town of Sora. Here, the entire history of Sora and the Ciociaria region unfolds through artefacts spanning from prehistory to the 20th century. The building itself is the first chapter of the story, constructed directly upon the foundations of an ancient Roman villa. A true journey through time.
A temple beneath the cathedral
The visit gets straight to the point with Roman Sora. Many artefacts come from excavations beneath the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, where a capitular temple once stood. A standout piece is a monumental bronze money box, used for offerings, donated by the quattuorviri — the local magistrates — in the 1st century BC. Also on display are altars dedicated to Mars and terracottas that once decorated the temple roof.
From the Middle Ages to the paper mills
Moving to the upper floors, visitors pass through the Middle Ages, evidenced by crochet-carved capitals — a typical Gothic hook motif — recovered from local churches. There is also a copy of a fundamental document: the diploma by which Charles II of Anjou made Sora a demesne city in 1292, granting it greater freedom. Another section is dedicated to the Duchy of Boncompagni, who in the 17th century promoted the construction of the first paper mills.
Opening hours may be subject to change. It is always advisable to check for the latest information before your visit, as extraordinary openings are also scheduled during special events.
