Riserva naturale Incisioni rupestri di Ceto, Cimbergo e Paspardo
Archaeological and natural reserve in Valcamonica with over 500 rock engravings and visit routes, accessed from the Museo didattico di Nadro.
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About the museum
The Riserva naturale Incisioni Rupestri di Ceto, Cimbergo e Paspardo covers about 300 hectares in central Valcamonica, in the territories of Nadro di Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo. The area contains over 500 decorated rocks, from prehistory to the High Middle Ages, spread across 25 archaeological areas; it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the rock engravings of Valcamonica.
The visit begins at the Museo di Nadro, which offers a ticket office, information, thematic rooms with reconstructed finds, documentary videos, casts and display panels. In 2022 rooms on Neolithic weaving and pottery were inaugurated, and the entrance, the bookshop, the refreshment area and the Area 42 exhibition space were renovated, with displays also on the Copper Age and the natural environment.
From the museum, one of the visit routes continues to the Foppe di Nadro, the Campanine di Cimbergo and the areas of Paspardo (Plas, Capitello, In Vall and Sottolaiolo). The itineraries allow visitors to explore rock art, archaeology, ethnography and the environment in a few hours or over several days. The reserve also offers guided tours, school activities and a dedicated app.
Highlights
- Over 500 decorated rocks in 25 archaeological areas
- Museo didattico di Nadro with rooms on Neolithic weaving and pottery
- Routes to the Foppe di Nadro, Campanine di Cimbergo and Paspardo
- Audio guides in Italian and English
- Guided tours by reservation
Permanent exhibitions
- Museo didattico di Nadro – Thematic rooms with reconstructed finds, casts, documentary videos and panels on Camunian rock art, Neolithic weaving, pottery and the Copper Age.
- Percorsi dell'arte rupestre – Outdoor routes to the Foppe di Nadro, the Campanine di Cimbergo and Paspardo among rock engravings, archaeology and ethnography.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Riserva naturale Incisioni Rupestri di Ceto, Cimbergo e Paspardo
- Visitors per year
- approx. 16,920
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Free admission up to age 5. |
| Sunday guided tour (April–August, about 2 hours) | €10Admission ticket included; booking required. |
Guided half-day visit (about 2 hours) €50 plus park admission of €5 per person; booking required at least 48 hours in advance.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Guided tours for families and small groups on Sunday mornings from April to August, by reservation.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Valcamonica can be reached by bus and by train (Trenord line Brescia–Iseo–Edolo).
By car
Free parking
Large free public car park at the Museo di Nadro and the Foresteria (reserve guesthouse).
To move between the different routes of the reserve, a private vehicle is recommended.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
The Museo di Nadro has a refreshment point, a bookshop and a wi-fi room.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by reservation, every day except Tuesday; educational activities for schools of all levels; the Particle app also lets visitors discover the engravings remotely. |
