Around Mario Molinari’s ‘Totem of Peace’, the museum’s symbol, are relics bearing witness to the civilizations and migrations of over 40 countries: from the architecture of Alvaro Siza to the art of Muslim women, from sphinxes to votive offerings, from the marvels of Murano to nativity scenes.

Amid the works of art is also the Museum of Pizza (MIP), where the visitor can try some of the quintessentially Mediterranean fare. Then there is also the possibility to spend a ‘Night in the Museum’ in the Room of Churchill, who stayed in the Hotel de Londres, which Fondazione Mediterraneo now calls home not far from the port and adjacent underground station designed by the important Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, whose drawings and sketches are kept in the museum.

”Created without any contribution from institutions and governments,” Capasso said, ”the museum – the only one of its kind in the world – has come into being thanks to the collaboration of individuals working in the fields of culture and art in several countries, as well as diplomats, teachers, experts and representatives of the most important international organizations, and houses exhibits, relics, documents, videos and photographs as well as the donations from the heads of state and government that have visited the premises.” A library, reading room and music hall are also available to visitors.

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