Ecomuseo Terre del Castellano

The Ecomuseo Terre del Castellano in Valle Castellana interprets traditional life on the northern slope of the Monti della Laga, near the boundary with the Monti Sibillini.

Why it matters

The ecomuseum connects community memory and local lifeways with the natural and historic-artistic heritage of the northern Laga.

What to notice

Its displays bring together everyday objects from local material culture and recorded oral testimony. A thematic section focuses on the living Castagno di Nardò in a nearby chestnut grove, recalling the chestnut's role as both sustenance and a marker of cultural identity. Educational work involves residents and young people through the Giovani Bussole del Parco programme.

Context and history

The ecomuseum is situated near the Monti Sibillini boundary, in the northernmost sector of the park. Its community-focused approach places local knowledge alongside the area's environmental and historic-artistic heritage.