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Unusual Museum: Museum of the Umbrella and the Parasol
Strange museums - Museum of the Umbrella and the Parasol, ItalyCredits: IlLagoMaggiore.com
Unique in the world, the Museum of the Umbrella and the Parasol boasts over 1.000 different pieces. It is located in Piedmont, in the small village of Gignese and is worth visit it if you are in area!
The Museum of the Umbrella and the Parasol displays unique and precious pieces, tells history and legends about umbrellas, work techniques and the evolution of fashion…
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