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**The “Terra di Messapi” Archaeological Museum Opens in the Evening for Manduria’s Patron Saint Festival**

From 1 to 6 September, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the “Terra di Messapi” Archaeological Museum in Manduria will be open to the public for a special evening opening, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to learn about and rediscover the area’s archaeological and historical roots.

The exhibition is located on the first floor of the former Augustinian Convent, on Corso XX Settembre in Manduria. It can be visited with an admission ticket costing just €3, and no reservation is required.

Designed particularly to encourage independent and informed exploration, the exhibition can be visited without a guided tour. The entire display is accompanied by detailed informational panels in Italian and English, as well as QR codes on each display case. These have been specially prepared to provide visitors with the information needed to understand the artifacts, their historical and archaeological context, and the significance of the collections on display.

This self-guided format allows each visitor to manage their time freely, pausing at leisure in front of the display cases, reading the available information, and giving each individual artifact the attention it deserves. It is an opportunity to experience the museum with greater freedom, following one’s own pace and creating a personal journey of discovery through the evidence of the past.

The evening opening coincides with the days of Manduria’s Patron Saint Festival, a particularly meaningful occasion for the local community and an ideal opportunity to complement the celebrations with time dedicated to discovering the area’s cultural heritage.

Through the artifacts housed in the display cases of the “Terra di Messapi” Museum, visitors can take a journey through the history of the area and explore the material evidence that tells the story of the civilizations, events, and transformations that helped shape the archaeological and historical identity of Manduria and the Messapian territory.

**INFORMATION**

**“Terra di Messapi” Archaeological Museum**
Former Augustinian Convent – First floor
Corso XX Settembre, Manduria (TA)

**Special evening opening:**
1–6 September
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

**Admission:** €3.00
**Reservations are not required**

Residents, visitors, and tourists are invited to dedicate some of their time to discovering Manduria’s archaeological heritage through a self-guided, attentive, and unhurried visit.
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