ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
Here's what we found
The Dolomites never cease to surprise.
The Doss Castel nestled in the forests of the Altopiano della Paganella, is located on an unassailable hill overlooking the Adige Valley (Valle dell'Adige).
Here it is possible to visit the archaeological sites where from 1979 onwards, ruins of ancient dwellings were discovered. It is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Alps because it has a rare Raetian settlement dating from the 5th-4th century BC.
The Raetians were an ancient population living in the central Alps region, dating back to the period prior to the Romans. The Fritzens-Sanzeno culture is the physical evidence of this population, attested in the late Iron Age in Alto Adige and Trentino, and which takes its name from the two towns of Fritzens (Austria) and Sanzeno (Trentino).
This village could be considered as a forerunner to the medieval castles that followed. Don't you agree?
From the central square of Fai you can reach the excavation sites on foot in about 20 minutes.
Along the way you will encounter "swing" information panel displays that allow you to discover the Raetian world, captivating not only adults but also children. When you arrive at the panoramic viewing area there is a panel to help you learn the Raetic alphabet in a fun and easy way.
Not to be missed
The oldest find up to date is a small stone axe dating back to the late Neolithic/Eneolithic period, while the first settlement traces are from the Bronze Age.
Here you can download an informative map and more information about the Ethnographic Doss Castel and Raetian archaeological site trail.
Further information
WhereFai della Paganella
Sentiero dei Reti

THE VILLAGE OF MAURINA
Discover the beauty of the village of Maurina

THE VILLAGE OF DORSINO
A stroll under the ramp ways of Dorsino

THE VILLAGE OF SAN LORENZO IN BANALE
Discover the beauty of the village of San Lorenzo in Banale

LIBRARIES
A holiday without books is not a real holiday!

SMALL VILLAGE CHURCHES
Affreschi e dipinti del sacro a San Lorenzo Dorsino

SAINT THOMAS' CHURCH
The gothic jewel of Cavedago

THE CHURCH OF ST. VIGILIO IN MOLVENO
Art and culture in Molveno

MUSE - SCIENCE MUSEUM
The place in Trento, where architecture and science merge together

THE CHURCH OF ST. VIGILIO IN SPORMAGGIORE
Holy art in Spormaggiore

CINEMA & THEATRE
Emotions for everyone

THE THREE-ARCHED BRIDGE IN CAVEDAGO
Forego bridge in Cavedago

THE ROMAN BRIDGE AND THE NAPOLEONIC FORTS
Discover the remains of a time long gone

M.A.S. MUSEUM
Get ready to go on a long journey back in time, by taking just a few steps

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
Archeological sites in Trentino

THE OLD SAWMILL "TAIALACQUA"
Discover the fascinating story of the parish priest "Don Taialacqua" and the great intuition he had

SKIRAMA DOLOMITI
The Dolomites: Italian lifestyle at high altitude
Events calendar
29 December - 4 p.m. La Roda Refuge
Paganella Sunset
Experience the magic of the sunset on Cima Paganella
3 January - 21:30 Rindole School Field
SKI NIGHT SHOW
The Snow World Festival is back
5 January - 4 p.m. La Roda Refuge
Paganella Sunset - l’Apres ski da 2125 mt
Experience the magic of the sunset on Cima Paganella
14 - 21 January
Dolomiti Paganella Family Festival
Altopiano della Paganella
06 February - 21:30 Rindole School Field
SKI NIGHT SHOW
The Snow World Festival is back
10 February - 6 a.m. Cima Paganella
Paganella Ski Sunrise
The first light of dawn, the crisp air, pristine snow and a breathtaking Dolomite landscape.