Ladin Museum in Fassa The culturale institute of the Valley
In Vigo di Fassa you can visit the Ladin Museum in Fassa. In this Museum, the history and the culture of Fassa Valley are explained: this community is alive, with its own language and a fascinating history.
A rich ethnographic collection is kept in the Museum, with an amazing setting up planned by the architects Weber & Winterle, under the direction of Ettore Sottsass jr Una ricca collezione etnografica pienamente valorizzata grazie al suggestivo allestimento curato dagli architetti Weber & Winterle con la regia di Ettore Sottsass jr.
This museum is modern and innovative and offers a precious itinerary throughout the developement of the Valley: from the prehistory to farm life, from the institutional organisation to the religious rituals, from the folklore to the popular traditions of our ancestors, giving an original contribution describing how a simple Valley, where agricolture has been the main occupation of the population, has turned into one of the most appreciated touristic places in the region Trentino.
The Ladin Museum is in San Giovanni, Vigo, and is located in a walking distance from the Hotel: you just need to follow the signs "Ladin Museum".