- Free 1st Sunday
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Museum, 1817
National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli
Museum in Cividale del Friuli, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1817
- Area
- 2,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 46°05′37″ N, 13°25′54″ E
- Address
- piazza del Duomo, 13 - Cividale del Friuli
History and description
The National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli is known for the high medieval archaeology, particularly with regard to the art Lombard. It is housed in the Palace Pretorio.
History
It was founded at the Palais de Nordis in 1817 by count Michele della Torre Valsassina, before being transferred in 1990 at the Palace Pretorio in Duomo square. The present palace is attributed to Andrea Palladio and was built between 1565 and 1586
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Timeline
- 1817Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
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Getting there
Cividale del FriuliTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friulipiazza del Duomo, 13 - Cividale del Friuli
Trieste Airport29.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Palazzo Pretorio0.0 km
Episcopal complex of patriach Calixtus0.1 km
Christian Diocesan Museum and Treasure of the Cathedral of Cividale del Friuli0.1 km
Oratorio di Santa Maria in Valle0.1 km- Ipogeo celtico0.1 km
Palazzo Gàbrici-Craigher0.3 km
Fondazione de Claricini Dornpacher3.0 km
Museo Gino Tonutti8.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli?
National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli is in Cividale del Friuli, in the province of Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia), Italy. Address: piazza del Duomo, 13 - Cividale del Friuli. GPS coordinates: 46.09359, 13.43177.
What are the opening hours of National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30–19:30; Monday: 9:00–14:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli?
There is an admission charge, but entry is free on the first Sunday of the month (Domenica al museo). Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli?
Wikidata dates it to 1817.
What else is there to see near National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Pretorio (0 m away), Episcopal complex of patriach Calixtus (100 m away), Christian Diocesan Museum and Treasure of the Cathedral of Cividale del Friuli (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Cividale, man, esterno, palazzo palladio — sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4A 4B - Verso periodo altomedievale — Studio371, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4a4b4d4c — Studio371, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Altorilievo museo archeologico Cividale 01 — Giulio1996Cordignano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Busto - reperto età romana — Studio371, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cadenza di archi — Anna Bonetto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capitelli e lampioni — Anna Bonetto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cividale - Museo archeologico nazionale - 2025-10-21 11-37-00 001 — Michael Burgholzer, CC BY 4.0
- Cividale Museo 1 — Geosergio, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences