Museo dei Pupi

Syracuse


The small Museo dei Pupi chronicles the history of Sicilian puppetry, with a particular focus on the role local puppeteers Alfredo and Saro Vaccaro played in its rebirth in the 1970s. Artefacts include a range of handcrafted pupi (puppets), as well as examples of set design. A cumulative ticket (adult/reduced €10.50/6) is available and includes admission to a Sicilian puppet show.


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