La Mozartina

Museum | Paularo | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy

The "Museo La Mozartina" in Paularo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is an outstanding museum dedicated to music culture and instrument studies. It houses the largest collection of musical instruments in the region, including historical and modern exhibits. The collection includes rare and valuable instruments from various eras, reflecting the development of music tradition and technique. Particularly noteworthy is the collection of historical keyboard instruments, including fortepianos and harpsichords, as well as a variety of string and woodwind instruments.

The museum was founded by Giovanni Canciani, a composer and music philanthropist, as a tribute to the musical heritage of the region and international music history. It also includes a library with valuable musical manuscripts and scores from famous composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Verdi. In addition to instruments, paintings, furniture, and other art objects from the 18th and 19th centuries are on display, reflecting the atmosphere of a traditional, artful house.