Castle of Bardi

The Castle of Bardi is a medieval fortress that now houses an archaeological museum and sits on a red jasper rock formation above where two rivers meet. The building displays artifacts from different periods of human history in illuminated display cases with informational panels that help visitors understand how this region was settled over time.

The fortress was built between the 9th and 10th centuries as a stronghold in a strategic location. In 1257 the Landi family took control of the castle and held it for many generations afterward.

The museum displays objects from people who lived in this valley thousands of years ago, showing how daily life looked in ancient times. Visitors can see tools, pottery, and other items that reveal what these early inhabitants valued and used.

Access to the castle involves climbing up a hillside path, and the exhibitions are spread across several levels, so plan time for exploring. The museum provides clear signs and helpful descriptions that make understanding the objects on display easier.

The castle houses multiple specialized collections, including finds from excavations at Mount Lama that offer rare insights into prehistoric craft techniques. These excavation finds are not displayed anywhere else and show how people in the Bronze Age worked in this region.