by SDS
For those seeking an extraordinary experience near Trieste, Casa Museo Biblioteca Beethoveniana awaits. It stands as the sole establishment of its kind, boasting a vast private collection showcasing various exhibits dedicated to the illustrious German composer and his worldwide legacy.
If you’re looking for an unusual experience not far from Trieste, we have what’s right for you: the only one of its kind, Casa Museo Biblioteca Beethoveniana is a large private collection that houses all type of exhibits about the brilliant German composer and his legacy all over the world.
Just 20 minutes from the city, in the center of Muggia, the Carrino Family have created a real museum inside their own home: “We wanted to move away from the traffic and the chaos of Trieste and we always liked the idea of reaching the sea by walk. The collection grew up here together with us” explain Sergio, Giuliana and Ludovico Carrino, who moved from the city in 1980.
The exceptional collection includes sculptures, paintings, art prints, letters, press articles, books, postcards, photographs and all sorts of objects such as medals, plaques, coins, pins, lamps, cups and so much more.. Even if you are totally uninterested in classical music, you will certainly find some unforgettable gadgets like the violin shaped-liquor bottle that plays the Fifth Symphony when lifted!
“But what is it like to live in a Casa Museo, surrounded by thousands and thousands of objects?” we asked the owners: “This is first and foremost our home and therefore a place where you feel comfortable, a place that offers you peacefulness, reassurance and beauty and at the same time a place that continually stimulates you to cherish your knowledge and enrich yourself”.
Comprising of more than 11000 objects, the collection has been made possible as a result of worldwide research spanning more than 40 years and, in accordance with the members of the family, each of the objects has its own history and a story to tell: “as time goes by, we constantly change, we increase our knowledge and sensitivity towards the artefact which also takes on a different meaning and dimension. It is extraordinary to witness how everything is constantly moving and nothing remains the same, us in the first place”.
The museum is organised into 12 different categories: a guided tour of the 10 rooms allows you to discover the heritage that the musical genius left to this world and the impact he had on the musical world together with the historical and cultural spheres.
The Carrino’s collection has received numerous recognitions and international awards, being exhibited in the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, at the Musée de la Musique of Paris, in the Philharmonie de Paris on ‘Le Mythe Beethoven’, the largest exhibition to be dedicated to the composer in the last thirty years, and finally in 2020 in Baden (Vienna) to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Yet the most prestigious reward definitely came in the form of when the director of the Beethoven-Haus of Bonn, Michael Ladenburger, drove all the way from Germany to admire the collection and invited the Carrino family to exhibit it in Bonn.
The variety of the artefacts and the uniqueness of the atmosphere have no equivalents anywhere in the world making this place of interest not only relevant for music lovers but also any other form of arts’ enthusiasts. “After an initial reaction mixed with surprise, our visitors appear to be very enthusiastic and regardless of their nationality, their age, their cultural or musical sensitivity, they remain impressed and moved by such unexpected reality” continues Sergio “our ultimate goal is always to connect people with art and culture through the extraordinary figure of Beethoven”.
There is no place in Italy where you can get closer to Ludwig van Beethoven than the Casa Museo Biblioteca Beethoveniana in Muggia and, as Ladenburger remarked, ‘The Carrino collection in Muggia is one of a kind for both its orientation and its size. It captivates visitors emotionally and aesthetically, with new and surprising perspectives every time’.
While organising the actual visit (and especially if you’re not living around the area) you can get a taste of the extraordinary personality of the German maestro through the virtual exhibition: “Beethoven The Man. The Genius. The Myth.” available on the official website of the Beethoven Library.
The online tour is divided in three main itineraries, focusing on the most important events and themes in the composer’s life (The Man); looking into his works and how they are interpreted in the figurative arts (The Genius); and investigating the worldwide spread of the Beethoven Myth, the exploitation of his image for commercial and political purposes, his veneration and desecration (The Myth).
The virtual journey is also composed of several sub-itineraries where it’s possible to explore a part of the invaluable treasures of the Carrino family.
The Beethoven Library House Museum is an exceptional gem that gathers together
the myth of a deaf composer that can speak to the whole world and the devotion of a family that invests their lives in spreading culture. It is certainly a top attraction in the Trieste area.
The museum is reachable by car, by bus and also by boat (Delfino Verde) from Trieste in under 20 minutes. Beyond physical visits, the museum also offers a virtual exhibition providing insight into Beethoven’s life, works, and global influence. Recognized internationally and exhibited in prestigious venues, the museum offers visitors an unforgettable journey through Beethoven’s world. The museum also provides private guided tours (preferably for groups) upon request. You can find their contacts on their website. . With its exceptional collection and dedication to promoting culture, the Casa Museo Biblioteca Beethoveniana stands as a top attraction in the Trieste area, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to connect with the extraordinary legacy of Beethoven.
