Museo Ferrucciano in Gavinana

The Municipal Museum dedicated to Francesco Ferrucci is located in Gavinana, on the Pistoiese Mountains, where the Florentine leader died in the famous Battle of Gavinana. It was August 3, 1530, when Ferrucci fought at the helm of the troops of the Republic of Florence, against the soldiers of Charles V. In memory of his courage and sacrifice in the defense of freedom, a statue in the main square of town was named after him, the work of the sculptor Emilio Gallori. 

Inaugurated in 1931, it is set up in what was once Casa Battistini, on whose threshold (according to iconographic and popular tradition) the Florentine captain died at the hands of Fabrizio Maramaldo.
The itinerary is divided into 6 rooms and 3 thematic corridors to tell the story of Francesco Ferrucci, a hero of the Florentine Republic and a symbol of republican values, revealed through documents, memorabilia, family mementos and books on his history.
Preserved within are weaponry, armor, coins, a diorama model reproducing the battle deployments, paintings by Massimo D’Azeglio—a 19th-century writer, painter, patriot and politician who stayed in Gavinana, drawing inspiration there for the writing of his novel Niccolò de’ Lapi—along with costumes and flags, historically related to Calcio Storico Fiorentino (Florentine Historical Football), played during the siege of the city.

Another part of the museum is the Francesco Ferrucci Hut, the place where the hero took refuge when wounded and was later captured. The folkloric history of this hero and the battle is recalled during the Ferruccian Celebrations, a costumed festival, full of events, which is held every year during the first ten days of August.