Museo del Cedro

The Museo del Cedro explores the cultivation and cultural history of the citron at Santa Maria del Cedro. Agricultural tools, displays and different forms of the fruit connect local farming with wider Mediterranean traditions.

Why it matters

The citron, Citrus medica, is central to the identity of this part of Calabria. Its cultivation also connects the coast with Jewish religious life through the etrog used during Sukkot.

What to notice

Tools and displays explain the processing of the fruit and the work of the growers. The familiar citron and the fingered form known as Buddha’s hand show the range of forms within the species. Reproductions of historic dress add a social dimension to the agricultural story.

Context and history

The museum occupies a historic workshop associated with the Sollazzo family. Its collections bring together the history of cultivation, craft production and ritual use. The Consorzio del Cedro di Calabria links the institution with the growers whose work has shaped the surrounding landscape.