The Gilt Bronzes of Pergola

The Gilt Bronzes were discovered by accident in 1946 in Cartoceto, a hamlet of Pergola, by two farm workers while digging. The statues were found in fragments but have been reassembled by three restoration projects. They represent a family group formed by two standing female figures and two riders in military garb on richly ornamented horses. According to the latest thinking, the group dates back to the late Republican period (50-30 BC) and represents a high-ranking family probably associated with the Marche region.

Since 2019, visits to the Bronzes have been enhanced by an immersive multimedia system created by physicist and scientific populariser Paco Lanciano, who also works with TV science presenter Piero Angela as consultant. Narration, sound, lighting and projected images guide the visitor through an interesting and stimulating adventure, forming a new and original way to experience and enjoy art.