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Museum, 1834
Museo nazionale atestino
Museum in Este, Veneto, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1834
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°13′45″ N, 11°39′23″ E
- Address
- Via Guido Negri, 9, 35042 Este
About
The Museo Nazionale Atestino is a mainly archeologic museum, displaying pre-Roman and Roman art and artifacts found in and around the town of Este in the province of Padova, region of Veneto, Italy.
Since 1902, the museum has been housed in the Palazzo Mocenigo, a palace erected in the 16th century incorporating into the façade part of the walls of the 14th-century castello dei Carraresi, which in 1056, had served as housing for the House of Este. The 16th-century reconstruction was patronized by the Mocenigo family of Venice. But this palace was generally destroyed in a fire in 1785. Three rooms of the Piano nobile still retain 17th-century frescoes by Giulio Carpioni.
The main collection includes 65,000 items of historical significance, plus designs, and a library.
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Timeline
- 1834Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo nazionale atestino?
Museo nazionale atestino is in Este, in the province of Padova (Veneto), Italy. Address: Via Guido Negri, 9, 35042 Este. GPS coordinates: 45.22918, 11.65633.
What are the opening hours of Museo nazionale atestino?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: 8:30–19:30. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Museo nazionale atestino?
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.
How old is Museo nazionale atestino?
Wikidata dates it to 1834.
What else is there to see near Museo nazionale atestino?
Nearby you’ll find: Carrarese Castle (100 m away), Villa Contarini (200 m away), Villa Benvenuti (300 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 3 photos
- Museo Nazionale Atestino - Este — NicoMatt89, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Este, interno del Museo Nazionale (xilografia) — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Palazzo del Castello, sede del Museo Nazionale (xilografia) — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences