archeoParc in Villanders
Villanders is in the Eisacktal, is a very popular holiday destination, especially for lovers of ancient history, archaeological excavations and past. Since 2009, there is in Villanders, an archaeological park accidentally discovered in 1976, after excavation for the installation of some pipes.
The area of Villanders was a densely populated area and visited during different phases of prehistory, in Roman and in medieval times, thanks to its convenient location and mild climate, it was for centuries the land of encounter and exchange between the Nordic and the Mediterranean culture.
The archaeological site covers an area of 1600 sq. m, here had be found three main buildings and the remains of a fourth.
The excavations were carried out by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage of Bozen. The decision of the archaeologists involved, was to cover all excavations to repair everything from the weather that could damage them.
Also around Villanders you can find areas of archaeological excavations in Feldthurns, for example, was discovered a place of worship with megalithic tombs dating from the Bronze Age. The archaeologists have found graves and the remains of a kiln for ceramics, due to the first communities of farmers and herders who lived here in the early Stone Age.
More info & opening hours:
archeoParc Villanders
Phone: +39 0472 843121
E-Mail: info@villanders.info
Web: archeo.bergwerk.it
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Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc Villanders
Archeoparc Villanders / Villandro were found artifacts from the Neolithic, Bronze and Roman times.
Archeoparc VillandersSelected accommodations in Villanders
Hotel Flora
18 panoramic rooms with large balcony & Dolomites views, family-run hotel in the village centre, quality breakfast & 5-course evening menu, perfect for a relaxing break with hiking & biking.
Berglandhotel Untertheimerhof
Dreamlike position in Eisacktal, hearty ambiance, products from the own farm & good conditions for active holidays.
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Spectacular view of 54 km long mountain range of the Dolomites, from Mt. Plose to Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park!
Granpanorama Hotel StephansHof
Surrounded by a breath-taking mountain panorama, our hotel offers guided hikes, traditional dinners, a wonderful wellness area and much more.