Open day at the Cervia Vecchia and the Prato della Rosa excavations
Open day on the excavations
In order to offer citizens and interested persons the opportunity to view and explain the activities carried out and the new findings during the excavation campaign, the Municipality of Cervia and the University of Bologna are organising a free guided tour of the archaeological site.
Cervia Vecchia excavations
Thursday 27th June 2024
6 p.m.
Archaeological walk in the Cervia vecchia area, during the open excavations. This is a unique opportunity to experience archaeological site together with the archaeologists following the excavation to offer citizens and interested persons a view and explanation of the activities carried out and the new findings.
The guide will be led by archaeologists from the University of Bologna - Prof. Andrea Augenti, scientific director of the excavation, and Mila Bondi and Marco Cavalazzi, coordinators of the project. The mayor of Cervia Mattia Missiroli will be present.
The investigations began in 2019 with the reconnaissance of part of the municipal territory, leading to the identification of numerous previously unknown sites, highlighting the great potential of the area. In recent years, research has focused on the Cervia Vecchia site, in the centre of the Saline, where a series of exploratory archaeological surveys have been carried out to understand the state of conservation and depth of the archaeological remains and to study the topography of the ancient city. During research in past years, several cemetery areas associated with religious buildings, production areas, dwellings and sections of the canal system within the settlement were identified. In the area of the Prato della Rosa, the remains of a medieval ecclesiastical building were found, although probably with older phases (possibly late antique).
How to participate
- MEETING POINT
Locanda Acervum, Via Madonna della Neve 15
Free entrance, no reservation is required
Guided tour in Italian. In case of bad weather, the visit will be postponed to 5 July, 6 p.m.
Prato della Rosa excavations
Wednesday 28th August
5.30 p.m., two groups
Wednesday 4th September
Single Group
The guide will be led by archaeologists from the University of Bologna - Prof. Andrea Augenti, scientific director of the excavation, and Mila Bondi and Marco Cavalazzi, coordinators of the project.
Duration
The total experience lasts about 1.30 hours, including a 30-minute walk there and back.
How to participate
- MEETING POINT
Cervia Salt Pan Visitor Centre, via Bova 61
Booking required, subject to availability:
- by e-mail salinadicervia@atlantide.net
- at +39 0544 973040 (also Whatsapp)
There is a maximum number of participants due to the size and shape of the site and the extent of the excavation area.
The path to reach the excavation area is on the banks of the salt pans, so it is an uncomfortable route and, unfortunately, not accessible to those with walking difficulties.
Guided tour in Italian and free of charge.
When
Thursday 27th June
Wednesday 28th August and 4th September 2024
Opening
see details on page
Where
CerviaFree
Yes
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia