The experience
What are the distinguishing features of mountain identity? Populations tend to seek out all settlements that create features similar to their place of origin. In Aosta Valley, this has been happening for more than 6,000 years. In this site, the Megalithic Area of Aosta, located in the picturesque district of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans, stands as an irresistible invitation to explore the hidden depths of the city, revealing its soul steeped in a history spanning thousands of years. This extraordinary place hosts the largest covered megalithic area in Europe, turning the site into a living museum that fascinates and guides visitors through the ages.
A 6,000 years journey
The Megalithic Area of Aosta is a true treasure trove of archaeological treasures that tells the story of the city from the Neolithic era to the present day, offering an extraordinary heritage that spans over 6,000 years of evolution. This exceptional site acts as a bridge between different eras, through Prehistory, the Middle Ages, the Copper, Bronze, Iron Ages, to the Roman, late antique, and early medieval periods. The visitor is immersed in a unique journey through time, where past and future intertwine in a fascinating setting.
The term “megalithic area” encompasses the multifaceted identity of this site in Aosta. It testifies to the existence of a sacred place dedicated to multiple and repeated manifestations related to worship and burial. The plurality of meanings is reflected in the various megalithic structures present, each with its unique story and role in the cultural evolution of the region.
The magical atmosphere of the Megalithic Area
The archaeological site is steeped in myth and mystery, where history is mixed with legends and popular beliefs. The sacred and the profane coexist in subtle harmony, poised between the pagan and Christian worlds. To explore this place is to immerse oneself in a magical atmosphere, where the boundaries between reality and legend blur, transforming visitors into modern-day Argonauts ready to uncover secrets buried in the millennia.
Between past, present and future: an itinerary along the places of your personal history
The Aosta Megalithic Area is not just a monument to the past, but a bridge connecting generations Preserving and understanding this heritage allows us to take a clearer look at our present and draw lessons for the future. The Megalithic Area is a vast exhibition site with valuable artifacts that testify to the exchanges between cultures and places that have characterized the area since the earliest civilizations that resided here. The team of Radici Contemporanee will prepare a guided tour designed just for you, an itinerary built among the interweavings of past and present, among the places of your personal history.
Visit lenght
100 minutes
Offer in
italiano
Information/To know
Suitable for Everybody
Wheelchair accessible
Location/The place
Address
Area megalitica di Saint-Martin-de-Corléans, Corso Saint Martin de Corleans, Aosta, AO, Italia
How to get there
From the A5 (Turin/Aosta) freeway, exit at Aosta Est (East Aosta), continue on the SS26 state road in the direction of Courmayeur. Continue for about 4 km. The entrance to the site is on the left, on the parallel of the state road at 258 Corso Saint-Martin-de Corléans.
By bus
City bus lines no. 3 “P.za Manzetti-Montan-Beauregard-Bret-P.za Manzetti” and no. 8 “P.zza Manzetti-Area Megalitica-Department of Transportation” and get off at the Area Megalitica stop.
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Information
Agency
Regione Valle d'Aosta
Schedule and timetable
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays Closed December 25th and January 1st