MAB — Museo all'Aperto Bilotti
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An art gallery with no walls and no ticket: the MAB turns Corso Mazzini into an open-air museum. Among the passers-by appear works by Dalí, De Chirico, Manzù and other 20th-century masters. Walk along Cosenza's pedestrian street and let the sculptures surprise you at every step.
The story of the MAB
The MAB, Museo all'Aperto Bilotti (Bilotti Open-Air Museum), was born from the generosity of Carlo Bilotti, a Cosenza-born businessman and art collector who emigrated to the United States and donated many works to his home town. Opened in the early 2000s, the museum places its sculptures along Corso Mazzini, Cosenza's main pedestrian street, weaving art into everyday city life.
What to see
Along the Corso you meet works by internationally famous artists: pieces by Giorgio De Chirico, a large bronze head by Amerigo Tot, works by Pietro Consagra, Giacomo Manzù and Sosno, and the dreamlike bronze by Salvador Dalí, born of the surrealist imagination.
Curiosities and legends
The open-air formula makes art part of everyday life: locals walk past masterpieces while shopping or strolling. Among the most photographed works is the "Centaur", along with other figures that invite passers-by to stop, take them in with their eyes and reflect on contemporary art.
How to visit
The MAB can be explored freely along Corso Mazzini, in modern Cosenza, at any time of day: it is free and always open. It pairs perfectly with a walk to the bridge over the Crati or towards the historic centre. Note down your favourite sculptures on your treasure map.
