Colosso Museum

Inside the Colosso Palace, the museum houses one of the rare historical collections of the Apulia region. The exhibitions consist of 794 discoveries made in Ugento and its territory in the 19th century. The artifacts generally range from the 6th century BC to the early Middle Ages, as well as examples from the modern era such as armor and weapons, cannon projectiles, and more.

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Ancient Greek vase illustrating a scene of dance and music, exhibited at the Colosso Museum.
Three antique ceramic jars displayed at the Colosso Museum, illustrating the traditional craftsmanship of the era.

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You can admire important archaeological and historical objects in the Colosso Museum, a private collection housed in the splendid Palazzo Colosso. Among the items on display is a bronze statue of Zeus dating back to the 5th century BC, which was found around Ugento: an exceptional discovery that attests to the Greek presence in the Apulia region many millennia ago.

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