Parco delle Incisioni rupestri con Rupe Magna di Grosio
Park with the Rupe Magna, one of the largest carved rocks in the Alps, with more than 5,000 figures, the Antiquarium and the two medieval castles of Grosio.
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About the museum
The Rupe Magna was discovered in 1966 by Davide Pace, a local scholar. It is a rock 84 metres long and 35 metres wide bearing more than 5,000 carved figures. The images span a period from the end of the Neolithic, in the 4th millennium BC, to the Iron Age, and include human figures (orants, warriors, wrestlers), animals, geometric motifs, cup marks and everyday objects such as rakes. Some crosses show that the rock continued to be carved in historical times.
About 50 other carved rocks have been identified on the nearby Dosso Giroldo. Since 1991 archaeological excavations have been carried out on the Dosso dei Castelli and the Dosso Giroldo, promoted by the Consorzio per il Parco delle Incisioni Rupestri, which have documented Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements.
The results of the excavations are presented in the Antiquarium, opened in 2006 in the Ca’ del Cap building, which also houses the Centro Studi dedicated to Davide Pace. On the Dosso dei Castelli there are also two medieval fortifications, which complete the park’s route and can be visited freely.
Highlights
- Rupe Magna with more than 5,000 carvings, among the largest engraved rocks in the Alps
- Antiquarium with finds from the excavations on the Dossi dei Castelli and Giroldo
- Area of the two medieval castles, always open and free
- Guided tour “Alla scoperta della Rupe Magna”
- Centro Studi dedicated to Davide Pace in the Ca’ del Cap
Permanent exhibitions
- Antiquarium – Permanent display of finds, mainly pottery, from the excavations on the Dosso dei Castelli and the Dosso Giroldo, from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age.
- Rupe Magna – Large rock with more than 5,000 carvings dating from the late Neolithic to the Iron Age, visitable with a guide.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Consorzio per il Parco delle Incisioni Rupestri di Grosio e Grosotto
- Visitors per year
- approx. 13,373
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3young people aged 11 to 17, accompanied by at least one adult |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 10 · Free under 11; young people aged 11 to 17 pay €3 when accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities, with proof of identity on request. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personGroups by booking; with the castles tour, a supplement of €3 per person. |
Prices refer to the guided visit “Alla scoperta della Rupe Magna” (single ticket for over-18s €6). The area of the medieval castles is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The park offers educational workshops for schools and activities for summer camps, including the “Torneo delle Due Epoche”.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking in Via San Faustino, next to the A2A power station; from there, follow the signs to the meeting point at the Ca’ del Cap.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Rupe Magna can only be visited with a guided tour; places are limited and booking by email is strongly recommended. For groups, schools and summer camps, activities can be arranged on request. |
