The medieval village of Tremona

On the southern slope of Monte San Giorgio is the village of Monte San Giorgio is the village of Tremona. On the hill behind, covered by woods, archaeologists have unearthed an entire medieval village.

The archaeological site is open all year round and can be reached on foot along the official path that, through the woods, takes as its destination the "Archaeological Park".

A visit to the Tremona archeological Parks offers a real insight into how people lived during the times when the medieval village was inhabited. Indeed, archaeological excavations taking place annually since 2000 have unearthed thousands of artefacts of daily life.

The park offers a detailed reconstruction of the daily life of a rural village through a series of panels, which illustrate subjects such as: the work of the blacksmith, the women and their activities, the development of the village and the feeding. 

From March to November you can experience a different visit thanks to augmented reality. Put on your special 3D glasses and step into the past! There are ten augmented reality stages within the park. The duration of the experience is approximately 120 minutes including transfer time from the Tremona Infopoint to the park and back.