Area archeologica di Monte San Martino

About the museum

Monte San Martino overlooks the plain of the Alto Garda (Upper Lake Garda) at around 800–850 m above sea level, in a strategic position for communications to the north and west. The site was in use without interruption from prehistory to the modern age. From the 3rd to the 1st century BC religious rites were performed here. At the end of the 1st century BC the Romans built a large complex interpreted as a sanctuary, which remained in use until the 3rd century AD and features a monumental staircase that can still be walked today.

Between the 4th and 6th centuries AD a settlement, possibly of a military character, arose in the southern part of the ridge, with a large building, probably public, partly destroyed by fire. Later, in the same area, a small place of worship was built. The church, attested with certainty in the Carolingian period (8th–9th centuries), was modified several times, is dedicated to Saint Martin, has been mentioned since the 13th century and was used for worship until 1750.

The area was discovered in 1969. For visitors, the heritage authority (Soprintendenza) has created a route with information panels in Italian and English, rest areas and an information point. The finds are kept at the Museo Alto Garda (MAG) in Riva del Garda, while some copies can be seen at the Centro di documentazione di Pranzo di Tenno.

Highlights

• Roman sanctuary with monumental staircase
• Pre-Roman place of worship from the Second Iron Age
• Late antique village (4th–6th century) and church of San Martino
• Visitor route with panels in Italian and English
• Panoramic view over the Upper Lake Garda

Permanent exhibition

• Area archeologica di San Martino ai Campi – Open-air route past the pre-Roman place of worship, the Roman sanctuary, the late antique village and the church.

Operated by

Provincia autonoma di Trento – Soprintendenza per i Beni culturali, Ufficio Beni archeologici

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

For information on accessibility, the tourist board refers to the Trentino Cultura website.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From Lago di Tenno, an easy route of about 2.3 km (around 1 hour) leads to the archaeological area. The ground can be uneven and rocky, so sturdy boots are recommended.

Amenities & dining

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