"Neolithic and loving it" Capo di Ponte by iandsmith

Capo di Ponte Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 31 photos

Valcamonica

Set between mountain ranges the drab face put on by Capo di Ponte is in contrast to the seemingly pristine snow-capped mountains that confine it to the valley floor. Dramatic outcrops either side continually tempt one's vision towards the heavens but it's what was on the slopes that drew me to the town.
Carvings in the rocks, World Heritage listed no less, declared a cultural heritage zone by UNESCO.
In the long stretch of Val Camonica there have been over 180,000 of these prehistoric etchings found.
This is definitely worthy of a stop on your itinerary.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The carvings, spectacular mountains
Cons:Smog
In a nutshell:An insight into the neolithic

Last visit to Capo di Ponte: Mar 2004
Intro Updated Jul 26, 2009
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Reviews (9)

In their own words Things to Do (9)

This is the sign that explains the park and what it has to offer. It's located near the entrance. The park has coloured... more travel advice

Cemmo 3 Things to Do (9)

The three peaks are not so much a "must see activity" as a "hard to avoid not seeing". Monte Concarena is the mount on... more travel advice

It's a bird, it's a plane, no..... - Capo di Ponte

It's a bird, it's a plane, no..... Things to Do (9)

....it's definitely a horse. Even I recognized this one! At times there are strange shapes but many of the carvings are... more travel advice

Looks like a lot of bull to me - Capo di Ponte

The Antiquarium Things to Do (9)

There is a small display house in the middle of the park called the Antiquarium. It houses (and preserves) some of the... more travel advice

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yumyum May 1, 2012 at 5:52 AM

Thanks for this useful page! Are considering visiting here.
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marcoparco Jul 4, 2004 at 2:26 PM

Great page with good info. Thanks for informing me on a previously unknown place!! Cheers
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KimberlyAnn May 21, 2004 at 10:12 PM

The archeological park and the stunning mountains sound wonderful!
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matcrazy1 Apr 12, 2004 at 1:29 PM

Next very interesting page :-)))