The Museum attests to the historical and artistic evolution of ceramic art, “for centuries a driving sector of life and trade in this city.” The Museum was established on December 22, 1999, finding its location in the Episcopal Castle, owned by the Diocese of Taranto, granted for use by the Municipality of Grottaglie. The latter, built in the 14th century by Archbishop Giacomo D’Atri, under whose episcopal jurisdiction Grottaglie was located, is situated in the upper part of the historic center, placed between the old and new residential areas and set in the evocative Ceramics district. The Castle, an integral part of the historical-artistic heritage, outwardly appears as a medieval fortress, with its rectangular tower, raised over three floors and crowned with battlements, but inside the 11 majestic rooms, illuminated by large windows, attest to the magnificence of grand residences. It is in the ancient manor of this building, after careful restorations in the early ’80s, that the Ceramics Museum is housed, with its 500 works, dating from the 8th century BC to today, consisting of works owned by the municipality, private collectors, and artifacts from the Archaeological Superintendency.
Information about the Grottaglie Ceramics Museum
Castello Episcopio, Largo Maria Immacolata,
74023 Grottaglie (Taranto)
0995620222
museo@comune.grottaglie.ta.it
https://www.museogrottaglie.it
Source: MIBACT
