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Preistorica in Travo

Multiple events
Villaggio neolitico di Travo - PH Valla

An all-day journey through time at the Neolithic village of Travo.

Preistorica

When: June 1, 2025
Where: Neolithic Village, Via del Mulino, 28, Travo

The village comes alive with the activities that were practiced in prehistoric times: bow making, stone chipping, deer antler work, loom weaving, pot shaping, food preparation, for example.

The day’s program is structured as follows:

Simulated archaeological excavation and clay working workshops
When: 10 a.m.
Reservations recommended

Guided tour
When: 10:30 a.m.

Workshops on prehistoric art and loom weaving
When: 11 a.m.
Reservation recommended

Demonstration of stone chipping
When: 11:30 a.m.

Prehistoric jewelry and stone chipping workshops
When: 12:30 p.m.
Reservations recommended

Guided tour
When: 12:30 p.m.

Lunch Break
When: until 3 p.m.
Thanks to the contribution of the National Alpine Association, it is possible to have lunch at the park (a vegetarian dish is also provided)

Workshops on prehistoric art and clay working
When: 3 p.m.
Reservations recommended

Guided tour
When: 3 p.m.

Fire lighting demonstration
When: 4 p.m.
A demonstration to also discover the use of stones for grinding and cooking

Stone chipping workshops and simulated archaeological excavation
When: 4 p.m.
Reservations recommended

Demonstration of stone chipping
When: 4:30 p.m.

Loom weaving and archery workshops
When: 5 p.m.
Reservations recommended

Guided tour
When: 5 p.m.

Throughout the day living history with

  • Stone chipping
  • Prehistoric arch making
  • Natural pigments
  • Loom work
  • Kitchen garden processing
  • Grain milling and breadmaking
  • Deer stage and bone working

Reservations:
info@parcoarcheologicoditravo.it
Information:
+39 340.1939057

Costs
Full admission: 10€
Reduced admission: 7€ (6-13 years old)
Admission + 1 lab: 10€ (Additional labs 5€)
Family Ticket A (2 adults + 1 child): 25€ with 1 lab. included
Family Ticket B (2 adults + 2 children): 30€ with 1 lab. included Show less

Place
  • Villaggio Neolitico di Traco - Molino, 28 - Travo
Dates
Jun 1, 2025
Time
Info on the program
Contacts
info@parcoarcheologicoditravo.it
+ 39 340.1939057