Cuneo Civic Museum - Monumental Complex
Monumental complex
The Civic Museum of Cuneo is housed within the evocative setting of the Monumental Complex of San Francesco, including the former convent and the adjoining church, classified as a national monument and a rare architectural testimony of the medieval era in the city.
Franciscan friars settled here, likely as early as the 13th century. From the 15th century onward, the complex became an important point of reference for all of Cuneo's citizens, and noble families contributed significant donations to its embellishment and expansion.
Napoleon's army took possession of the building, expelled the friars, and used the church and convent as barracks and military garrison; the furnishings were dispersed to other religious buildings or sold. After various vicissitudes and changes of use, since 1980 the entire complex has been used as a venue for cultural activities and houses the Civic Museum.
