National Park of Rock Engravings of Naquane
National Park of Rock Engravings of Naquane, Archaeological park in Capo di Ponte, Italy
The National Park of Rock Engravings of Naquane contains 104 engraved rocks spread across 143,935 square meters of glacially smoothed sandstone between 400 and 600 meters elevation.
Established in 1955 as Italy's first archaeological park, the site preserves prehistoric and protostoric rock engravings dating from the Upper Paleolithic through the Iron Age.
The rock engravings display detailed scenes of daily life, hunting activities, and ceremonies from ancient communities that inhabited Valcamonica during different historical periods.
The park operates from April to September, Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 to 18:30, and October to March, Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00.
The site holds the distinction of becoming Italy's first UNESCO World Heritage designation, containing some of Europe's most complex prehistoric rock art collections.
Location: Capo di Ponte
Inception: 1955
Official opening: 1955
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: rock drawings in Valcamonica
Opening Hours: April-September Tuesday-Sunday 08:30-18:30; October-March Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-12:00,13:00-17:00
Phone: +39036442140
Email: parcoincisionirupestri.capodiponte@beniculturali.it
Website: http://parcoincisioni.capodiponte.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 46.02720,10.35026
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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