MOArt – Goldsmith and Crafts Museum

In the beating heart of Naples, there is a quarter where time seems to flow to the ancient rhythm of burins and hammers: the Antico Borgo Orefici (the Ancient Goldsmiths' District). For centuries, this labyrinth of alleys has been the cradle of the Neapolitan art of goldsmithing. It is right here, as if safeguarding its very soul, that MOArt, the Museum of Goldsmithing and Craftsmanship, stands.

 

This is not a museum like any other. It is the collective narrative of an entire district, a space created to preserve and celebrate the manufacturing expertise that has made Naples famous worldwide.

Visiting MOArt means taking a journey through the history of a tradition passed down from workshop to workshop. It is not just an exhibition of precious objects, but an immersion into the techniques, tools, and stories that lie behind the lustre of gold and silver.

It is the place to understand the dedication, patience, and creative genius of Naples' master artisans. It is an essential stop for anyone wishing to discover the city's most authentic and industrious identity—an identity forged from hand-crafted beauty.

INFO

ADDRESSVia duca di San Donato, 73, Naples
PHONE NUMBER: +39 081 260500
WEB: https://www.facebook.com/p/MOArt-Museo-Orafo-e-Artigianato-100086964703755/?locale=it_IT 
MAIL info@borgorefici.it 

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