Museo Ascione del Corallo
In the monumental heart of Naples, within the elegant arm of the Galleria Umberto I, a hidden treasure tells the story of the city's precious, maritime soul. It is the Ascione Coral Museum, the historical testimony of a dynasty of master artisans who, since 1855, have transformed the "Red Gold" of the Mediterranean into timeless masterpieces.
Visiting this museum is not just about admiring jewellery; it is about stepping into the history of the Ascione family, official suppliers to the Royal Houses of Europe.
The exhibition is a refined journey that winds through nearly 300 unique pieces: not only cameos and jewels of astonishing finesse, but also ancient work tools, vintage machinery, and original documents.
It is the story of a manufacturing expertise rooted in nearby Torre del Greco, but which chose the "fine drawing room" of Naples to show its art to the world. An essential stop for those who wish to discover how marine nature and artisan genius fused to create a beauty that conquered kings and queens.
INFO
ADDRESS: 19, Angiporto Galleria Umberto via San Carlo Piazzetta Matilde Serao secondo piano 80132 - Napoli
PHONE NUMBER: +39 081 42 11 11
WEB https://www.museodelcorallo.it/
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