On June 13 and 14, the European Archaeology Days will take place, coordinated in Italy by the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General for Museums. Through guided tours, workshops for families with children, and open excavation sites, it will be possible to delve into the millennial history of this extraordinary territory, which is home to historical-artistic excellence, globally significant UNESCO sites, and unexpected little gems.

Saturday, June 13

• 11:00 AM - Archaeological Park of Castelseprio
  International Vista Project: an innovative research project on the Church of Santa Maria foris portas.

• 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - Torba Monastery
  Guided tours with the archaeologist: an itinerary to discover the latest findings from the excavations.

• 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - Cairate Monastery
  Snapshots from the past: a children's workshop to discover photography as a form of memory.

• 9:00 PM - Archaeological Park of Castelseprio
  The woods after sunset: an evening walk with the Voluntary Ecological Guards.

Sunday, June 14

• 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM - Archaeological Park of Castelseprio
  Open excavations: guided tours of the ongoing excavations and research projects.

• 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM - Museum of the Collegiata of Castiglione Olona
  Archaeology and art at the museum: a meeting dedicated to the 2025 archaeological discoveries.

• 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - Gallaratese Society for Homeland Studies (Società Gallaratese per gli studi patri)
  Guided tours: extraordinary opening and guided tours of the headquarters, a former Franciscan convent.

• 3:00 PM - Torba Monastery
  Monastery with the family: a workshop for children (ages 7–10) dedicated to the profession of the archaeologist.

• 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - Cairate Monastery
  Discovering the Monastery of S. Maria Assunta in Cairate: guided tours to discover the millennial history of the site.

• 4:00 PM - Branda Castiglioni Civic Museum
  An afternoon between Renaissance and archaeology: guided tour of the Branda Castiglioni Civic Museum.

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