Sanctuary of Minerva, Roman temple complex in Breno, Italy.
The Sanctuary of Minerva stands against a rocky outcrop along the Oglio River, featuring a natural cave with a flowing stream inside.
During the Iron Age, the site functioned as a religious center with stone fences and a paved area for burning rituals before Roman transformation.
The temple contained a statue of Minerva, representing a Roman reproduction of a fifth-century BC Greek statue in the central elevated niche.
Visitors can access the sanctuary from March to October on weekends between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM, and again from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The site remained hidden until 1986 when construction workers accidentally discovered it during pipe installation works near the Oglio River.
Location: Breno
Inception: 2007
Website: http://civitascamunnorum.com
GPS coordinates: 45.94944,10.28028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:42
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