Archeologia

Monterenzio

Appennino bolognese, circa 30 km da Bologna

Monterenzio: storia, orari e consigli per la visita.

History

Monterenzio, in the Idice valley, holds one of Italy's most important archaeological sites for the study of the Celts: the Monte Bibele archaeological area, an Etruscan-Celtic settlement from the 4th-2nd century BC with a necropolis of around 170 tombs.

Did you know…

  • Monte Bibele is considered among Italy's most significant sites for studying Celtic presence on the peninsula.
  • The museum is the only one in Italy entirely curated by the archaeologists who discovered the displayed finds.

Practical information

HoursMuseum and archaeological area: check current hours and booking requirements at montebibele.eu.
TicketPaid entry; check rates at montebibele.eu.
AccessibilityThe museum has routes for visually impaired visitors; the archaeological area requires a short woodland walk.
Getting thereBy car from Bologna via the SP7, about 40 minutes.

Tips for your visit

  • Book ahead if you want a guided tour with the archaeologists: it makes the experience much richer.

Frequently asked questions

The remains of an Etruscan-Celtic settlement from the 4th-2nd century BC, with necropolis, sacred areas and reconstructed dwellings, visited via a woodland trail.