The exhibition is spread over two floors. On the lower floor, there is an entrance to a room where it is possible to admire 10 scale models of the various Machines of S. Rosa transported; they are displayed chronologically, starting from the one from 1690 to models related to the 20th century up to “Wings of Light” designed by the architect and porter Raffaele Ascenzi. Soon it will be enriched with additional models including the current machine “Fiore del Cielo” by Arturo Vittori. On the first floor, there is the audiovisual room where it is possible to watch screenings of films relating to recent and past transports, thus recreating for visitors the same impression and emotion that this spectacular event evokes in the thousands of people who flock on the evening of September 3rd along the entire route. On the top floor, closed to the public, a cozy room hosts the Sodalizio council room, where the Executive Council meets weekly to carry out activities related to the life of the Sodalizio. Cultural operators present in the Museum offer a free guided tour service, introducing and explaining to visitors the more technical aspects related to the transport.
Information on the Museum of the Sodalizio Facchini di Santa Rosa
Piazza San Pellegrino, 60
01100 Viterbo (Viterbo)
0761345157
mmecarini@inpdap.it
Source: MIBACT
