Tthey adorn the European Archeology Days June 16, 17 and 18 dedicated to all history buffs, but also to all those who want to discover the archaeological heritage of their country. The 2023 edition also adheres to the DO, the Italian Environment Fund which for the occasion will open, as always, the doors of real beauties.
Archeology Days: the beauties of the FAI
For 13 years, this event has been inviting the public to dive into the past, to explore the material traces of societies since Prehistoric times. For three days, in fact, in addition to the thousand events, openings are proposed exceptional excavation siteseducational and recreational activities, meetings with researchers, discoveries of laboratories, exhibitions and screenings.
As for the FAI treasures, there will be no less than six that the Foundation will let you know: these are the Abbeys of Santa Maria di Cerrate in Lecce and that of San Fruttuoso in Camogli, of Villa Gregoriana Park in Tivoli, of the Bay of Ieranto in Massa Lubrense, del Garden of Kolymbethra in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento and del Torba Monastery in Gornate Olona. Exceptionally for the occasion, in some of these precious Goods the doors to areas not generally open to visits will be exceptionally openedwith the aim of making visitors aware of the recent discoveries that have taken place in the area.
The Abbey of San Fruttuoso on the eastern Ligurian Riviera is one of the beauties to visit (Getty)
What to visit, the Abbey of San Fruttuoso
Among the wonders you certainly cannot miss the appointment with theAbbey of San Fruttuoso of Camogli, one of the most important sites in the Liguria region nestled in the eastern Ligurian Riviera. During the visit, the archaeologists who supervised the last excavation sites will explain to visitors what has been discovered. On Saturday, then, you can participate in an archaeological trek that will lead to the discovery of Old Churcha splendid example of early medieval Romanesque architecture.
The archaeological site of Kolymbethra
The Garden of Kolymbethra is a precious archaeological site in the heart of the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. Special guided tours will be held here on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June to learn about archaeological elements that existed before it became a luxuriant garden as it is today. Sunday, however, off to the children to make them understand the functioning of the aqueducts of the Greek era.
Longobard lunch at the Monastery of Torba
The visit to Torba Monasterya monumental complex in the middle of nature and gathered around an imposing tower, in Gornate Olona in the province of Varese, will cover the excavations that affected the area of the Monastery from 2013 to 2020. Then lunch with a Lombard menu with “The history in the kitchen” a special themed menu in which ancient popular recipes will come back to life.
The other beauties to discover
During the European Archeology Days you can also visit the Park of Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli, in the province of Rome, a set of woods, paths, natural caves, which end in a spectacular waterfall. There Bay of Ieranto, a wonderful natural area located in a cove on the Sorrento coast. Finally theAbbey of Santa Maria di Cerrateone of the most significant examples of Romanesque Otranto, in the province of Lecce.
A European dimension
The protection of the archaeological heritageits conservation and its transmission represent a major challenge for Europe and, in the era of health, cultural and economic crises, this must be considered a common good to be shared. Walk in the footsteps of our pastin fact, means finally going beyond our borders to enjoy cultural and heritage places again, everywhere in Europe.
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