ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF TONEZZA DEL CIMONE
"EL CASELO DE CONTRA' GROTTI"
The Ethnographic Museum of Tonezza, known as the “Caselo dei Grotti,” is a true dive into local tradition. This fascinating building was the last tollhouse where local families took turns making cheese and butter, carrying on an art that has been handed down for generations. Here you can discover how milk was processed on the Tonezza plateau, immersing yourself in the history and stories of those who lived these traditions.
Each district had its own collection center, where families brought freshly milked milk. In turn, each of these families would process it into cheese and butter, following a shift system that ensured that everyone contributed equally. It is fascinating to see how tradition and community were intertwined in this process, creating not only delicious products but also strong bonds.
Not only did this system centralize dairy processing, but it also tells of a time when collaboration and mutual support were crucial to the community.
Every corner of the museum tells stories of tradition and hard work, and will make you appreciate even more the value of the work done by our ancestors. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about these local customs that make Tonezza del Cimone so special.
A fascinating journey through time at the Ethnographic Museum of Tonezza, where history comes alive.
The evocative “Caselo dei Grotti” will immerse you in mountain life of the past. You will be able to admire the working tools of the “dairyman” and objects of daily life that tell stories of toil and tradition. It is a unique experience to understand how families of the past organized themselves to produce cheese and butter, sharing work and life in harmony with nature.
As you enter the museum, you will feel immediately catapulted into another era, as if you were a guest in a typical traditional home. The kitchen, the beating heart of family life, welcomes you with its scent of history and tradition, while the master bedroom tells stories of a time gone by. Everywhere you turn, you will find rustic tools used in the fields and woods, catching the curious eye of every visitor. It is a fascinating journey through local traditions that pays homage to the daily lives of families
of yesteryear.
For opening hours, contact Tonezza del Cimone Tourist Office:
Tel.0445749500 Cell.3517557871
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