Archaeological Sights

Archaeological ark of Amiternum – testament to the ancient sabine and roman city

History and DescriptionAmiternum was an ancient city founded by the Sabines, located near the present-day village of San Vittorino. According to sourc...

Celestine Abbey and Temple of Hercules Curinus: a visitor's guide amid blooms and sacred silence

Why visit the Celestine Abbey and the Temple of Hercules Curinus This site combines archaeology, spirituality and landscape: from the Roman sanctuary ...

Corfinio resurfaces: Roman wall discovered, calls grow for new

Corfinio resurfaces: Roman wall discovered, calls grow for new excavations During routine agricultural operations in the Madonna delle Grazie area of ...

Section of Ancient Fortress Wall Emerges during Works on viale Gabriele

Section of the Fortress wall uncovered during works on viale Gabriele d’AnnunzioA portion of the curtain wall belonging to the historic Fortress surfa...

Archaeological park of Metaponto – a perfect destination for history lovers

History and DescriptionFounded by the Achaeans in the 7th century B.C., Metaponto was one of the wealthiest colonies of Magna Graecia, renowned for it...

Policoro: new archaeological campaign begins at the Archaeological Park in the name of Magna Graecia

Policoro: new archaeological campaign begins at the Archaeological Park A fresh season of archaeological fieldwork has commenced in Policoro, focused ...

Policoro: Excavations Resume to Trace the Ancient Walls of Siris

Policoro: Excavations Resume to Trace the Ancient Walls of Siris From March 16 a new field campaign has been launched in the area of the Sanctuary of ...

Excavation campaign in Policoro concluded: strong turnout for

Archaeological campaign in Policoro ends with well‑attended open day The recent excavation season in Policoro, conducted by Humboldt‑Universität zu Be...

Theater of ancient Herakleia uncovered at Policoro

Theater of ancient Herakleia uncovered at Policoro A recent archaeological campaign in Policoro has identified the remains of the ancient theater of t...

Herakleia reborn: the ancient Greek theatre of Policoro identified

Herakleia reborn: the ancient Greek theatre of Policoro identified Archaeological fieldwork has confirmed the presence of the theatre belonging to the...

Ancient theatre of Herakleia uncovered: excavation results presented in Policoro

Ancient theatre of Herakleia uncovered: excavation results presented in Policoro The latest archaeological campaign at the site of ancient Herakleia (...

Archaeological park of Crotone or Capo Colonna – a hellenistic jewel of Calabria

History and DescriptionFounded in the 6th century B.C., the site—covering an area of about 50 hectares—originated as a sanctuary dedicated to the godd...

Earth Day 2026: Two events at Capo Colonna (Crotone) on coastal erosion

Earth Day 2026: Capo Colonna — eco-walk and conference For Earth Day 2026, Crotone hosts two events focused on coastal protection and safeguarding arc...

Ruins of Scolacium – a glimpse into the ancient life of the region

History and DescriptionThe archaeological ruins of Scolacium, located near Catanzaro, represent the remains of an ancient Greek and Roman settlement t...

Walls of Hipponion – a Testament to the age of Magna Graecia in Italy

History and DescriptionThe Greek walls of Hipponion, which once surrounded and defended the ancient Greek polis now known as Vibo Valentia, represent ...

Archeo Club d'Italia visits Soriano Calabro: a day of history, museums and cooperative prospects

Archeo Club d'Italia visits Soriano Calabro A delegation from the Archeo Club d'Italia spent a morning exploring Soriano Calabro's cultural heritage. ...

Laino Borgo 2026: 7th Field Excavation at S. Gada for Students and Early-Career Researchers

Laino Borgo 2026: 7th Field Excavation at S. Gada for Students and Early-Career Researchers From 1 to 27 June 2026, the archaeological site of S. Gada...

FAI Spring Days 2026: archaeological sites to visit in Southern Italy

FAI Spring Days 2026: spotlight on archaeological sites in the South FAI Spring Days offer a rare chance to enter archaeological areas that are usuall...

Cosenza: 46 Artifacts Stolen from the Crotone Area Returned to the State

Cosenza: 46 Artifacts Stolen from the Crotone Area Returned to the State When: Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 10:00. Where: Sala Leone, Palazzo Arnone (Na...

Sibari: 46 artifacts recovered in Italy and France returned to the

Sibari: 46 artifacts returned to the museum after international recovery On April 15, 2026, 46 archaeological items recovered during investigations co...

Carabinieri TPC return 46 artefacts to the Archaeological Parks of

Return of 46 artefacts to the Archaeological Parks of Crotone and Sibari On 15 April 2026, the Carabinieri unit for the Protection of Cultural Heritag...

46 Etruscan, Magna‑Greek and Roman Artifacts Returned to the

46 Etruscan, Magna‑Greek and Roman Artifacts Returned to the Archaeological Parks of Crotone and Sibari The Carabinieri unit for the Protection of Cul...

Strolling among the wonders of Herculaneum

Herculaneum, a historic town in the heart of the Gulf of Naples and a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world, stretches from the se...

Close-Up Cantieri 2026: guided visits to restoration sites at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park

Close-Up Cantieri 2026: behind the scenes at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park Close-Up Cantieri opens restoration sites inside the Herculaneum Arch...

Ercolano Archaeological Park: Themed Visit for National Landscape Day

Themed visit: "Landscapes through Time. Vesuvius and surroundings" For National Landscape Day, the Ercolano Archaeological Park is presenting a free g...

Herculaneum Archaeological Park: free themed tours exploring the landscape

Herculaneum Park celebrates the landscape with guided visits To mark National Landscape Day, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park is offering a themati...

Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum: history, library and archaeological finds

Introduction The Villa of the Papyri, within the archaeological area of Herculaneum, stands among the most important Roman residences excavated to dat...

Herculaneum Archaeological Park: inclusive tours for World Autism

Inclusive guided tours at Herculaneum Archaeological Park On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park is offeri...

Antonio Conte Visits the Herculaneum Excavations: Guided Tour and

Antonio Conte visits the Herculaneum excavations During a day off from professional commitments, coach Antonio Conte took part in a guided tour of the...

Herculaneum: Antonio Conte and his wife captivated by the

Herculaneum: Conte and his wife visit the excavations on April 8, 2026 This morning, 8 April 2026, Napoli coach Antonio Conte and his wife visited the...

Archaeological park of Cuma – a jewel of Campania

History and DescriptionLocated in the area of the Phlegraean Fields, Cuma, founded around 730 B.C. by Greek colonists, is one of the earliest Hellenic...

Macellum of Pozzuoli – an ancient and well-preserved commercial port

History and DescriptionThe Macellum of Pozzuoli, also known as the Temple of Serapis, is a Roman archaeological complex dating back to the 1st century...

Baia: the submerged city and the conservation project

Baia: the submerged city and the conservation project Baia is one of the world's most significant submerged archaeological sites: Roman villas, therma...

Pompeii: permanent exhibition in the Palestra Grande displays 22 casts of eruption victims

Pompeii: new permanent exhibition dedicated to the victims of the eruption A permanent exhibition has been installed in the Palestra Grande within the...

Victim casts: new permanent route at the Palestra Grande in Pompeii

Victim casts: a new permanent route at Pompeii’s Palestra Grande From 12 March 2026, the Palestra Grande within the Pompeii archaeological area opens ...

Behind the scenes at Pompeii: guided visits to the excavation sites

Behind the scenes at Pompeii: guided visits to the excavation sites Until 23 July 2026 the Archaeological Park of Pompeii is offering weekly guided vi...

Pompeii: "Different Heritage" — conference on multidisciplinary

Pompeii: "Different Heritage" — archaeology at the intersection of science and heritage From 24 to 26 March 2026 the Auditorium of the Pompeii Archaeo...

Pompeii: exotic resins and local plants identified in ritual incense

Findings from Pompeii and Boscoreale: what was burned in domestic rituals Recent multidisciplinary research on ash residues from two incense burners r...

Pompeii: new monitoring system turns the site into a model for heritage

Pompeii as a model for heritage protection The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has introduced a digital monitoring system and scheduled maintenance pro...

Pompeii: hi‑tech survey with drones and AI to protect the

Pompeii: high‑tech monitoring for site protection The Pompeii Archaeological Park has completed a comprehensive digital survey combining aerial, satel...

Pompeii: comprehensive digital monitoring of the archaeological site

What was achieved: digital monitoring at scale The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has carried out a comprehensive digital survey that records the cons...

G.R.E.E.N. conference in Pompeii: gardens as a resource for

G.R.E.E.N. in Pompeii: two days on the role of greenery in archaeological contexts On 16 and 17 April 2026 the Auditorium of the Pompeii Archaeologica...

Green spaces and archaeological sites: the G.R.E.E.N. conference at the

Green spaces and archaeological sites: the G.R.E.E.N. conference at the Pompeii Excavations When: 16–17 April 2026. Where: Auditorium of the Parco Arc...

Pompeii: Green Spaces at the Heart of the G.R.E.E.N. International

Pompeii: Green Spaces at the Heart of the G.R.E.E.N. International Conference (16–17 April 2026) The Archaeological Park of Pompeii will host the inte...

Pompeii Opens Hands‑On Internships for Conservators with Botticino

Pompeii opens hands-on internships for conservators The Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in partnership with Ales S.p.A. and Valore Italia, has started...

Internships start in Pompeii for students of the Botticino Restoration

Training internships at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has kicked off a curricular internship program for stude...

Archeo‑Agricultural Fair in Pompeii: the Archaeological Park Hosts

Archeo‑Agricultural Fair in Pompeii: heritage, agriculture and sustainability From 15 to 17 April 2026 the Archaeological Park of Pompeii will host th...

Archeo‑Agricultural Fair in Pompeii: three days of tradition, food and

Archeo‑Agricultural Fair in Pompeii: three days of tradition, food and sustainability When: 15–17 April 2026 Where: Pompeii Archaeological Park, along...

Pompeii: practical internships for Botticino Restoration School students

Pompeii: practical internships for the Botticino Restoration School A new internship program has started in Pompeii for students enrolled in the Resto...

Pompeii Hosts the 'Archeo‑Agricultural Fair of Mediterranean

Archeo‑Agricultural Fair in Pompeii: key information When: 15–17 April 2026 Where: Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Viale delle Ginestre (Piazza Esedra...

FAI Spring Days 2026: archaeological site openings in Naples and Campania

FAI Spring Days: archaeological openings in Campania (21-22 March 2026) On the weekend of 21–22 March 2026 the FAI Spring Days return, offering opport...

Neapolis and the Siren: Pro‑Biennale spotlights Naples' archaeological

Neapolis and the Siren: Pro‑Biennale spotlights Naples' archaeological heritage The Pro‑Biennale initiative aims to promote Naples as a Mediterranean ...

Easter: free museums and archaeological parks in Campania — practical

Free museums and archaeological parks at Easter in Campania Many state-run cultural sites open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of the m...

Easter in Campania: free entry to state museums and archaeological parks

Easter in Campania: free entry to state museums and archaeological parks The first Sunday of the month initiative by the Ministry of Culture opens sta...

Villa Ferretti Archaeological Park in Bacoli: Italy's first free site

Villa Ferretti Archaeological Park in Bacoli: a new free cultural destination Villa Ferretti, a historic residence on the Phlegraean coast, has been r...

Villa Ferretti Archaeological Park (Bacoli): visit Italy’s first free

Villa Ferretti Archaeological Park: a historic site open to all Located in Bacoli, near Naples, the Villa Ferretti Archaeological Park is now accessib...

Pontecagnano: 34 burials dated to 4th–3rd century BC uncovered

Pontecagnano: 34 burials dated to 4th–3rd century BC uncovered Preventive archaeological surveys are ongoing across Pontecagnano Faiano ahead of publi...

Sannitic necropolis at Pontecagnano: the mystery of warrior belts in children's graves

Warrior belts in children's graves: a new find at Pontecagnano Excavations at Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno, uncovered a sector of a Sannitic necropoli...

Capaccio: 'Paestum Experience' brings year-round events to the archaeological site

Paestum Experience: year-round events at the Paestum archaeological area The Paestum Experience initiative runs a program of activities that animate t...

Spring in the Cilento: one‑day route through Paestum, Pisciotta and

Introduction Spring is an excellent season to explore the Cilento: mild temperatures, blooming landscapes and fewer visitors make it perfect for a day...

New Ruggi Hospital in Salerno: archaeological excavation changes and

New Ruggi Hospital: contract changes for archaeological excavations and cost implications The construction of the new "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'A...

Archaeological finds at the new Ruggi hospital site in Salerno

Archaeological traces uncovered at the new Ruggi hospital construction site While carrying out excavation works for the new Ruggi hospital on the San ...

Sunday at the Museum (April 5): Guide to Archaeological Sites and State

Introduction Sunday at the Museum is a great opportunity to visit Campania's archaeological heritage free of charge. On the first Sunday of each month...

Piazza Gobetti, Ferrara: medieval finds slow redevelopment; extension requested

Piazza Gobetti: archaeological finds delay redevelopment works Excavations for transforming via Gobetti into a pedestrian square in Ferrara have been ...

'Che delizia Belfiore': final phase of archaeological excavations

'Che delizia Belfiore' — final phase of excavations in Ferrara The project to research and rehabilitate the Delizia di Belfiore area has entered its f...

The Upper Italic Adriatic in the 4th century BC: three-day archaeology

The Upper Italic Adriatic in the 4th century BC: conference at the University of Ferrara When: 14–16 April 2026 Where: Rectorate Auditorium, Santa Luc...

Rimini Amphitheatre: Institutional Inspection Signals Push for

Amphitheatre inspection and institutional intent Undersecretary for Culture Gianmarco Mazzi carried out an inspection of the Roman amphitheatre in Rim...

Festival of Walks in Aquileia: three days of history, nature and

Festival of Walks in Aquileia: slow travel through history, landscape and wellbeing From 17 to 19 April 2026, Aquileia will be the setting for the sec...

How the Lazzaretto beneath Warehouse 26 will be displayed: the

How the Lazzaretto beneath Warehouse 26 will be displayed The Executive Project for external arrangements and museal enhancement has been approved for...

The Caves of Aprilia during the Second World War

As part of niche tourism, one of the most fascinating proposals we want to highlight is dedicated to enthusiasts of military historical tourism. Among...

Via Appia Regina Viarum – an archaeological site and UNESCO world heritage site

History and DescriptionBuilt in 312 B.C. by order of Censor Appius Claudius Caecus, the Via Appia, already nicknamed in Roman times Regina Viarum (“Qu...

Spring at Norba: guided tours of the Museum, historic centre and Archaeological Park in Norma

Spring at Norba: guided tours of the Museum, historic centre and Archaeological Park Artemis Culture, sponsored by the Municipality of Norma, offers a...

Easter and Easter Monday in Priverno: special openings at museums and

Easter and Easter Monday in Priverno: museum and Archaeological Park openings On the Easter weekend the Municipality of Priverno organizes special ope...

Roman forum – the beating heart of ancient Rome

History and DescriptionConsidered the center of public, political, religious, and legal life in ancient Rome, the Roman Forum, located in the valley b...

“Cyprus and Italy” Exhibition at Castel Sant’Angelo: University of Siena’s Contribution

“Cyprus and Italy” Exhibition at Castel Sant’Angelo: University of Siena’s Contribution An international exhibition at Castel Sant’Angelo explores his...

Colosseum Archaeological Park: workshops, animations and programs for health and inclusion

Colosseum Archaeological Park: workshops, animations and programs for health and inclusion In recent years the Colosseum Archaeological Park has seen ...

Landscape Day 2026: guided visits and routes in Italy's archaeological sites

Landscape Day 2026: archaeological sites to visit Landscape Day on 14 March 2026 is an opportunity to explore archaeological areas and historic landsc...

École française de Rome: permanent gallery for heritage opens at Piazza Navona

École française de Rome: permanent gallery for heritage opens at Piazza Navona The École française de Rome has established a permanent exhibition gall...

Pietralata Phase 2: archaeological excavations begin

Pietralata: archaeological excavations commence in phase 2 With the project receiving final approval from the City Council, the plan for the new Pietr...

150 years of the École française de Rome: archives, excavations and the Piazza Navona exhibition

150 years of the École française de Rome: archives, excavations and the Piazza Navona exhibition Underneath Piazza Navona lie layers of Rome's past, t...

Colosseum: southern side refurbished, ambulacula and foundations revealed

Southern side of the Colosseum refurbished: overview The Parco Archeologico del Colosseo has completed a conservation and enhancement project on the s...

Colosseum: new installation for the southern ambulacra archaeological area

Colosseum: new installation of the southern ambulacra area The new installation for the archaeological area of the Colosseum's southern ambulacra has ...

Gabii Archaeological Park: special weekend openings from April 11 to

Gabii Archaeological Park: special weekend openings The Gabii Archaeological Park, covering about 20 hectares east of Rome, will be open on weekends f...

Rome Line C: where archaeology and engineering meet underground

Introduction Line C of Rome’s metro network is a major urban infrastructure project where advanced tunnelling and archaeological conservation intersec...

Archaeological sites open at Easter near Rome: baths, villas and

Archaeological sites open at Easter near Rome: baths, villas and nymphaea During the Easter period many archaeological areas around Rome remain access...

Serenissima Park: Italia Nostra Rome urges immediate implementation of

Why Serenissima Park matters Serenissima Park is a planned 36-hectare green area between Casalbertone and Viale Togliatti that can protect and showcas...

Casa del Jazz (Rome): RIS operations searching for human traces in the

Casa del Jazz in Rome: RIS inspections at the ex Magliana site Technical activities carried out by the RIS are currently taking place in the ex Maglia...

Colosseum tickets hard to find: causes, new rules and practical tips

Why Colosseum tickets are hard to find Visiting the Colosseum remains one of Rome’s top attractions, but many travelers now report difficulties bookin...

Italy's most visited archaeological sites: why protect them and how to

The most visited archaeological sites in Italy Italy is home to some of the world's best-known archaeological zones: the Colosseum with the Roman Foru...

Cerveteri: limited visitor route at the Banditaccia Necropolis due to maintenance and film shoots (1

Cerveteri: temporary access limitations at the Banditaccia Necropolis Between 18 and 30 March 2026, the visitor route at the Banditaccia Necropolis in...

Monterotondo: Open Days at the Via Nomentum–Eretum archaeological area

Open Days at the Via Nomentum–Eretum archaeological area in MonterotondoThe Via Nomentum–Eretum archaeological area in Monterotondo is hosting Open Da...

New Multimedia Totems Enhance the Archaeological Park of Ostia

Multimedia totems at the Archaeological Park of Ostia The Archaeological Park of Ostia has installed multimedia totems and QR-access points to improve...

New multimedia totems enhance the Ostia Archaeological Park

Multimedia totems and virtual tours at the Ostia Archaeological Park The Ostia Archaeological Park has rolled out new multimedia totems and digital di...

Lanuvio: Catalogue Presented for Lord Savile's Excavations and the

Lanuvio: catalogue on Lord Savile's excavations and the return of the Equestrian Group The historic centre of Lanuvio hosted the presentation of a cat...

Ariccia: Former Parco Savelli — commitment to archaeological protection

Ariccia: Former Parco Savelli — commitment to archaeological protection and enhancement On 11 April 2026, the cultural association Circus Fratrum Arva...

Civitavecchia: archaeological excavations begin at Piazza Regina

Civitavecchia: archaeological excavations start in Piazza Regina Margherita The redevelopment project for the market in Piazza Regina Margherita, Civi...

March 8: free entry for women to Lazio's museums and archaeological parks

Free entry to museums and archaeological parks for women on March 8 in Lazio Sunday, March 8, for International Women's Day, state museums and archaeo...

Public hygiene and medieval waste disposal: a lecture in Viterbo

Public hygiene and medieval waste disposal: a lecture in Viterbo On Friday 20 March the Museo Nazionale Etrusco at Rocca Albornoz will present a talk ...

Annual pass launched for the National Museums of Lazio: how it works

Annual pass for the National Museums of Lazio: overview The Regional Directorate of National Museums of Lazio has launched annual passes covering seve...

Roof collapse at Palazzo Donna Olimpia Pamphili: Acquarossa finds moved

Palazzo Donna Olimpia Pamphili: urgent measures for Acquarossa artefacts On 13 April 2026 the roof collapse at Palazzo Donna Olimpia Pamphili prompted...

Submerged hemp-processing vats resurface in Lake Bolsena: protection

Submerged hemp-processing vats resurface in Lake Bolsena Underwater surveys have brought to light rectangular structures, dry-stone walls and driven p...

Cerveteri: Underwater Excavations Resume at Lake Mezzano, New Etruscan

Cerveteri: underwater excavations resume at Lake Mezzano Archaeological diving operations have restarted at Lake Mezzano, an important site for studyi...

Water and the Etruscans: successful conference in Grotte di Castro

Water and the Etruscans: main outcomes from Grotte di Castro The fourth annual conference titled “Water and the Etruscans” was held in Grotte di Castr...

Water and the Etruscans: fourth annual conference in Grotte di Castro

Water and the Etruscans: conference overview in Grotte di Castro The fourth annual conference "Water and the Etruscans" took place in Grotte di Castro...

Paliano: finds at Zancati Vecchio prompt call to protect the site and scale back solar farm

Finds at Zancati Vecchio and calls for protection Preliminary archaeological surveys in the Zancati Vecchio area, near Paliano, have uncovered artifac...

Zancati Vecchio: local groups request artifacts be returned to Paliano

Zancati Vecchio: local groups request artifacts be returned to Paliano Local associations and civic committees have asked that artifacts uncovered in ...

Zancati Vecchio finds: calls for artifacts to be returned to Paliano

Zancati Vecchio finds: calls for artifacts to be returned to Paliano Local political opposition, cultural associations and community committees have r...

Zancati Vecchio: six-point plan to protect finds and enhance Paliano

Zancati Vecchio: protection and enhancement become a local priority The recent formal recognition of the archaeological significance of Zancati Vecchi...

Loggia di Banchi in Genoa: plan for a multifunctional space with protection of medieval finds

Loggia di Banchi: balancing reuse and archaeological protection The Loggia di Banchi in Genoa is the focus of a new planning direction that aims to re...

Chiavari: Archaeological Museum — The Ancient Veneti, Beyond Este

Chiavari: Archaeological Museum — The Ancient Veneti, Beyond Este On Thursday 26 March 2026 at 15:00, the National Archaeological Museum of Chiavari c...

Italy Before Rome: Ancient Veneti on Display at the Chiavari

Introduction The Archaeological Museum of Chiavari presents an exhibition focused on the Ancient Veneti, communities that inhabited northeastern Italy...

National Archaeological Museum of Chiavari: the final meeting on

National Archaeological Museum of Chiavari: the final meeting on pre-Roman Italy The National Archaeological Museum of Chiavari recently hosted the fi...

Archeologica at Castello San Giorgio: spotlight on the Luni excavations and scholars' talk

Archeologica at Castello San Giorgio: spotlight on the Luni excavations The Civic Archaeological Museum “Ubaldo Formentini” at Castello San Giorgio is...

Behind-the-Scenes Visits at the Luni Archaeological Park and Museum

Behind-the-Scenes Visits at the Luni Archaeological Park and Museum A series of guided visits offers a unique chance to see the conservation and maint...

Caving and Archaeology: recent findings and projects in Italian caves

Caves as archives of prehistory Caves preserve archaeological materials, faunal remains and paleoenvironmental indicators thanks to stable microclimat...

Intact 2,600-year-old Etruscan tomb found near San Giuliano with four skeletons and over 100 grave g

Intact Etruscan tomb near San Giuliano dated to about 2,600 years ago Archaeological work in central Italy has revealed an Etruscan tomb sealed for ro...

University of Milan showcases its archaeological discoveries to the city

University of Milan showcases its archaeological discoveries to the city The University of Milan brings its fieldwork to the public with a series of l...

Archaeology at Statale: Calvatone and Sesto Calende — Farmers

Archaeology at Statale: Calvatone and Sesto Calende A public lecture presenting recent archaeological investigations by the University of Milan at Cal...

Roman bridge‑aqueduct uncovered in Zaragoza during road works

Roman bridge‑aqueduct emerges in Zaragoza Routine road maintenance between Plaza de San Miguel and the Coso area in Zaragoza revealed a well‑preserved...

From the USA to Italy: 17 cultural items returned, a boost for

Return of 17 cultural items from the United States to Italy In a ceremony in Manhattan, Italy received seventeen cultural items repatriated from the U...

Italy–USA: 17 Repatriated Cultural Items, Including Two Pompeian Silver

Seventeen cultural items repatriated from the United States: impact on Italian archaeological sites A ceremony in New York marked the return of 17 Ita...

Three exceptional openings at archaeological excavation sites: how to

Three exceptional openings at archaeological excavation sites: essential information Several archaeological areas in Italy are offering three exceptio...

Easter and Easter Monday: archaeological sites open and special visits

Easter and Easter Monday: archaeological sites open and special visits During the Easter holidays several archaeological parks and excavation areas op...

Sunday at the Museum (Easter 2026): free archaeological sites on April 5

Sunday at the Museum (Easter 2026): free archaeological sites on April 5On April 5, 2026, the first Sunday of the month coincides with Easter and seve...

Old Rhaetia's mountains become an open-air museum: "Archaeology and Mountain" at MVSA

Old Rhaetia's mountains become an open-air museum Opening: scheduled for 17:00 at the Museo Valtellinese di Storia e Arte (MVSA) in Sondrio. The exhib...

Piuro and the Alps tell their story: 'Archaeology and Mountain' conference and exhibition in Sondrio

Piuro and the Alps tell their story: archaeology and mountain in Sondrio The Interreg Archaeo ALPS project presents its first research results in a pu...

Roveredo: ancient finds emerge in the Moesa region — how to enhance

Roveredo and the archaeological heritage of the Moesa Recent fieldwork in the Moesa region, especially around Roveredo, has uncovered remains that doc...

Valmadrera: excavations at the Lourdes chapel reveal a 15th‑century

Valmadrera: archaeological finds during works at the Lourdes chapel Restoration excavations at the Lourdes chapel, adjacent to the parish church of Sa...

Explore the remains and undergrounds of Lecco Castle: visit on 18 April

Explore the remains and underground areas of Lecco Castle On Saturday 18 April 2026 a guided visit will allow access to parts of the fortress that are...

High turnout at FAI Days in Sesto Calende: visitor figures and May

FAI Days in Sesto Calende: strong turnout and new excavations announced Sesto Calende recorded higher-than-expected attendance during the FAI Spring D...

Visit to the Former Convent of Neveri: from Roman villa to layered

Visit to the Former Convent of Neveri: highlights The Former Convent of Neveri, located in Bariano (Province of Bergamo), is a layered archaeological ...

Pegognaga launches volunteer guide training for community

Pegognaga launches volunteer training for archaeological finds Pegognaga starts a training initiative to promote the archaeological materials recovere...

Prevalle, Monte Budellone: over 1,600 artifacts uncovered in spring

Prevalle, Monte Budellone: findings from the spring 2026 excavation The spring excavation at Monte Budellone in Prevalle concluded on Saturday, April ...

Prevalle (Budellone): 1,700 Paleolithic Finds Recovered in Two Weeks

Prevalle (Budellone): 1,700 Paleolithic Finds Recovered in Two Weeks The Budellone site in Prevalle (Brescia) continues to be a key location for Paleo...

Illegal digs and online sales: first convictions in fossil trafficking ring in Marche

First convictions in illicit fossil trafficking across Marche and Umbria Authorities have handed down initial sentences against members of a group acc...

Vitruvius Basilica in Fano: safeguarding remains and the lindens of

Vitruvius Basilica in Fano: safeguarding remains and the lindens of Piazza Andrea Costa The recent discovery of the Vitruvius Basilica remains in Piaz...

Fano 2030: Vitruvius at the heart of the tourism plan — €30,000 to

Fano 2030: Vitruvius at the centre of the tourism strategy The Municipality of Fano has launched the multi-year Fano 2030 Tourism Strategic Plan, awar...

Fano: tree removal begins near excavations of Basilica attributed to

Tree removal starts in Fano near the Basilica attributed to Vitruvius excavations On 14 April 2026, work began to remove some lime trees in Piazza Cos...

Roman aqueduct of Isernia – the oldest hydraulic infrastructure in Italy

History and DescriptionThe Roman Aqueduct of Isernia is an extraordinary feat of hydraulic engineering dating back to the 3rd century B.C., built duri...

Archaeological area of Saepinum – a testament to roman life in Molise

History and DescriptionThe archaeological area of Saepinum, also known as Altilia, is located near the village of Sepino, in the province of Campobass...

Imperial-era domus discovered in the Sepino archaeological park (Molise)

Imperial domus found at Sepino: overview Field inspections within the Sepino archaeological park in Molise have revealed a domus attributed to the Rom...

Saepinum: recent discoveries broaden knowledge of the ancient city

Introduction Recent archaeological campaigns at Saepinum have revealed new urban areas and finds that enrich the historical reconstruction of the anci...

Easter Monday at the museum: special opening at the Altilia‑Saepinum

Easter Monday at the museum: special opening at the Altilia‑Saepinum Archaeological Area During the Easter holidays the Sepino Archaeological Park — A...

Alba Fucens: Archeoclub Raises Alarm Over Works at Church of San Pietro Square

Alba Fucens: concerns over works at the Church of San Pietro square Public alerts have focused on ongoing works in the square in front of the Church o...

Tindari Honors Sebastiano Tusa: Free Entry and Special Activities at Archaeological Sites

Tindari pays tribute to Sebastiano Tusa On the occasion of the Sicilian Cultural Heritage Day, the Tindari Archaeological Park is opening its sites fr...

Open days at the Frattesina and Villamarzana excavations: guided tours and hands-on activities

Open days at the Frattesina and Villamarzana excavations: guided tours and hands-on activities The open days at the Frattesina and Villamarzana excava...

Students visit the Roman Villa of Casignana and the Archaeological Park of Locri

Educational visit to Casignana and Locri Between January 27 and 28, first-year students from the Zaleuco–Oliveti–Panetta–Zanotti high school took part...

Stefano Bollani at Tharros on July 29, 2026: times, tickets and practical info

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