The Puppet Castle (Castello dei Burattini) is a unique museum displaying Giordano Ferrari's 1,500-piece collection of puppets, marionettes, scripts, and posters. Located inside the former San Paolo monastery, it celebrates Italian puppetry traditions.
Entry is free. Check schedule for live puppet shows - great for kids!
Weekends for live puppet performances. Allow 1-1.5 hours. Combined visit with Camera di San Paolo next door.
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Absolutely! The museum is perfect for families with children. Live performances enchant kids of all ages. Call ahead to check the show schedule.
Plan 1-1.5 hours for the museum alone. If you catch a live show, add another 30-45 minutes. The visit combines well with Camera di San Paolo next door.
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