Este, Area Olmo: archaeological excavations begin

A research campaign has started at the archaeological area known as "All’Olmo" in the Municipality of Este, carried out in collaboration with the University of Verona and authorized by the Ministry of Culture. The investigations take place from 4 to 29 May 2026 and aim to reconstruct the route of the Decumanus, the main Roman east–west street adjacent to the Forum area.

The excavation is preparatory to the enhancement project for the future Parco dell'Olmo, planned as more than a green area: a cultural hub with educational activities and community participation events.

Open guided visits

Residents, schools and visitors can attend free guided tours led by the archaeologists to view the progress of the investigations and the finds. Scheduled dates are:

• Friday 22 May 2026 — 1st slot: 16:30-17:15; 2nd slot: 17:30-18:15
• Friday 29 May 2026 — 1st slot: 16:30-17:15; 2nd slot: 17:30-18:15

Meeting point: via Salute / via Olmo (inside the Isidoro Alessi car park).

Practical information and bookings

• Phone: +39 0429 617556 / +39 0429 617954
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]
• Excavation address: Via Isidoro Alessi, 17, 35042 Este (PD), Italy
• Coordinates: 45.2273961, 11.6508219

Related urban restoration

Work is also underway on the restoration and redevelopment of the Parco di Palazzo Contarini, with a project of about €500,000 that includes new plantings, accessible paths, recovery of historical structures (icehouse and votive chapel) and upgraded furnishings and lighting. The aim is to return an accessible green space integrated with local historical memory.