Museo Audiovisivo della Resistenza

The Museo Audiovisivo della Resistenza (Audiovisual Museo of the Resistance) in the community of La Vagina, Fosdinovo, presents the history of local resistance to German and fascist occupation from 1943-45 with an emphasis on personal narrative, community engagement, and live events. In addition to a permanent exhibit of written records, photographs, and physical artifacts documenting local partisan resistance and the experiences and testimonies of civilians, the museum operates an outdoor cultural and historical community restaurant and event space: the Archivi della Resistenza (Archives of the Resistance). The space is employed for concerts, book readings, theatrical performances, temporary exhibits, workshops and seminars, and historical conferences. Each summer the museum hosts the national “Fino al Cuore della Rivolta” (“To the Heart of Revolt”) event, featuring featuring music, theatre, poetry, film screenings, and historical presentations.