Ceramics throughout the City

Twisted columns

A pair of twisted columns made entirely of ceramics in 2015 by artist Fausto Mancini.

Ceramic Faci sign

The ceramic sign of the old Faci Factory. The Factory, which was open from 1927 to 1969, was known for its excellence in the production of artistic ceramics. It distinguished…

War Memorial

Ceramic monument created by artist Franco Valeri in the 1960s.

Monument to the Fallen of the Resistance

Ceramic monument created by artist Franco Valeri in 1965.

Remains of an ancient kiln

The remains of a ‘muffoletta‘, a small kiln in which artistic ceramics were fired, are still visible in the outer wall of a building in the square. It belonged to…

Horse’s head

This ceramic sculpture of an elegant horse’s head, was created by artist Dino Dominicis and placed here on the occasion of the 2011 Year of Ceramics.

Shrine dedicated to Sant’Anna

This shrine, dedicated to St. Anne, one of the most important saints for the town’s population, is one of the most prominent among those erected along the streets and alleys…

Floor panel

A painted majolica piece created by artist Franco Giorgi. Inspired by the children’s game “Hopscotch”, it was placed here on the occasion of the 2011 Year of Ceramics.

Wall panel with knight

This painted majolica piece depicts a horseman passing through the Porta Borgiana. Around the frame are verses from Ovid that recall the mythical foundation of the city by Halesus. The…

Allegorical panel Civita Castellana

The high-relief polychrome piece represents the places and symbols of Civita Castellana. It was created by the artist Dino Dominicis and placed here on the occasion of the 2011 Year…


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