Aula Arqueológica del Castro de Las Cogotas
Educational room in Cardeñosa with replicas of Vettonian culture and the history of the excavations of the Las Cogotas hill fort; free admission.
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About the museum
The Cardeñosa archaeological room is in the town hall and serves as an introduction to the Las Cogotas hill fort, a fortified Iron Age settlement of the Vettonian culture. It is an educational room with replicas of Vettonian objects and a tour of the history of the fort's excavations, from the 19th century to the present day.
The fort, covering about 15 hectares, has an upper enclosure or acropolis and a cremation necropolis with more than 1,500 excavated tombs. The site can be visited freely every day.
The room is owned and run by the municipality, and admission is free.
Highlights
- Replicas of Vettonian culture
- History of the excavations since the 19th century
- Introduction to the Las Cogotas fort, covering about 15 hectares
- Free admission
- Site open for free visits next to the room
Permanent exhibition
- Cultura vettona y excavaciones del castro de Las Cogotas – Educational room with replicas of Vettonian culture and an overview of the history of the fort's excavations since the 19th century.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Cardeñosa
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
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
The Castilla y León museum directory states that it is accessible with children's buggies; no baby-changing facility is listed in the toilets.
Kids & families
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities: not available
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The room is in the Cardeñosa town hall building. The museum directory mentions that there is a car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum directory mentions a shop and a car park. No visitor Wi-Fi service is mentioned.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are available; advance booking is advised. The Las Cogotas fort can be visited freely every day. |
