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MuseumPasseier & Andreas Hofer in Passiria valley

MuseumPasseier

The Museum Passeier is located on the farm of the Tyrolean patriot Andreas Hofer, the Sandhof Inn, in the village San Leonardo in Passiria.

It focuses on the turbulent times of the Napoleonic Era, and illuminates the life of the man who entered history as freedom fighter who dared to oppose Napoleon. The main focus of the MuseumPasseier is Andreas Hofer and the Tyrolean rebellion of 1809.

The ethnographical collection in the museum's barn depicts the conditions of the traditional farmers' life of 1800, and exhibits many original show-pieces from the time.

The museum features an animated documentary film, many original objects on display, a multimedia show and personal items that belonged to Andreas Hofer and his ancestors.

Andreas Hofer's home Traditional farmers

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