The Rebirth of Mussaro: From Vision to Stone
A hectare of history, a village reconstructed on a 1:1 scale, a philological journey between experimental archaeology and sustainability.
Archaeology comes alive
This mediaeval village is not a simple set-up, but a Open Air Museum (open-air museum) based on the canons of the Living History. Here, the reconstruction is not a fiction, but an act of historical fidelity: each structure is designed based on archaeological evidence and documentary sources, to return a 13th-century Sicilian rural village to the world in all its authentic beauty.
The Soul of the Earth
A Pact between Man and Nature
Baronìa has its roots in the Contrada Fontanazza, a strip of Sicily where the landscape is not just a backdrop, but the absolute protagonist of the historical narrative. At the foot of Monte Castello, the natural environment preserves intact the wild energy that once welcomed the first settlers of the Mushar feud.
Our project was born with the promise to respect this age-old balance. We do not just build, we commit ourselves to cultivating the memory of the place.
The Great Works
Monuments of everyday life: reconstructing 13th century identity
Vernacular Architecture
Dwellings made of stone and wood, with reed roofs and handmade tiles, designed for everyday life: from the hearth to animal pens
Wheat Cycle
A field of ancient Sicilian grains where visitors can participate in ploughing, milling and baking bread in the communal oven
Wisdom Workshops
Workshops in weaving, ceramics and ironwork, where ancient techniques return to shape the material
Art of Hunting
An area dedicated to the wilderness, with demonstrations of archery and hide tanning, balancing man and nature
Sustainability and Innovation
Despite its medieval heart, Baronìa looks to the future with cutting-edge eco-sustainable solutions
Zero-Mileage Materials
Exclusive use of local stone and timber
Energy from the Sun
Discrete integration of photovoltaic systems for energy self-sufficiency
Water Cycle
Rainwater harvesting with historically inspired channelling systems
Universal Access
Accessibility for all, without barriers and without sacrificing rustic aesthetics
Institutional Support
Cultural regeneration for Sicily
Baronìa is a project of excellence realised thanks to the support of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP). Included in the programme of the Ministry of Culture and managed by Invitalia, the village represents a milestone in the valorisation of small historical villages. It is an entrepreneurial initiative that aims to create new opportunities for the local community, transforming Sant'Angelo Muxaro into an essential destination for international cultural tourism.
