Attractively housed in a former Franciscan convent, Deruta's principal museum charts the evolution of ceramic production in the town from the 14th to the 20th centuries. You can peruse up to 6000 exhibits and inspect Renaissance-era kilns as well as learn about the development of the town's signature glaze.
Museo Regionale della Ceramica
Umbria
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