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National Archaeological Museum of the Melfese
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Melfi (Potenza)

National Archaeological Museum of the Melfese

The National Archaeological Museum of the Melfese is housed in Melfi Castle and holds the archaeological finds of the Vulture area, from prehistory to the Norman period.

  • Opening hoursOpening times vary: check before visiting.
  • AdmissionCheck on site.
  • WhereCastello di Melfi – Melfi (PZ)
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What to see

  • Prehistoric, Daunian, Samnite, Roman, Byzantine and Norman finds.
  • The Rapolla sarcophagus, a Roman-era monument (2nd century AD) from Asia Minor, found in 1856, in the tower near the entrance.

How to get there

The museum is inside the castle, in the centre of Melfi.

Useful information

Times and tickets change by season: check the museum’s official site or ask at the castle.

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