Culture & traditions: Museum of traditional masks in Mamoiada

30

Nov

2009

The small town of Mamoiada in the heart of Sardinia is famous for its traditional carnival in January: Here the two main protagonists, the Mamuthones and Issohadores, wear typical dark wooden masks and have to accomplish during the cortege a nearly dancing ritual. The heavy bunch of bells on the back of the Mamuthones is shaken and creates a strange noise which is very impressive.

Discover the fascinating Museum of traditional masks in Sardinia

Who has not the possibility to admire the traditional carnival at Mamoiada with its astonishing masks and archaic costumes can visit the Museum of Mediterranean masks in Mamoiada which wants to create a cultural link between the one of Mamoiada and other Mediterranean areas, which display a similar history and culture through their masks and Carnival celebration.

The Museo delle Maschere Mediterranee is located in Piazza Europa 15 in Mamoiada and open all days except Monday from 9 – 13 o’clock and from 15 – 19 o’clock (in July and August the museum is also open on Monday). The ticket for adults costs 4 Euro, for children and for persons over 65 years 2,60 Euro.