Rock art Natural reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo
The Rock art Natural Reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo is a nature reserve located in Valle Camonica, Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. It was established in 1988. The Reserve is a large protected area, mostly wooded, which extends for about 290 ha.
Rock art Natural reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo

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- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Italy
- Part of
- rock drawings in Valcamonica
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The Rock art Natural Reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo is a nature reserve located in Valle Camonica, Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. It was established in 1988. The Reserve is a large protected area, mostly wooded, which extends for about 290 ha.
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Overview
Overview
Inside the Reserve there are at least 420 rock surfaces with rock engraves declared in 1979 World Heritage by UNESCO. There are various itineraries and paths, but the main ones are: • Ceto: Area of Foppe • Cimbergo Area of Campanine • Paspardo Areas of Plas, In Vall, Sottolaiolo
Key facts
Key facts
• Location — Valle Camonica, Lombardy, Italy • Area Ha — 290 • Established — 1988 • Governing Body — Ente di Diritto Pubblico Riserva naturale Incisioni rupestri di Ceto, Cimbergo e Paspardo
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Camunian rose and "astronaut". Area of Foppe, R. 24 • Illustration — Engrave of dagger in "Remedello style". Area of Foppe, R. 4 • Illustration — Figure of rapacious bird. Area of Foppe, R. 5 • Illustration — Sexual scene. Area di Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — Figure of huts. Area of Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — knight and horse in Golasecca style. Area of Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — Inscription in camunic language. Area of Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — Boxing scene. Area of Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — Duel scene. Area of Foppe, R. 6 • Illustration — Human with keys. Area of Campanine, R. 6 • Illustration — Solomon's knot. Area of Campanine, R. 6 • Illustration — "Two pines aedicula". Area of Plas, R. 1
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1988
Rock art Natural reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo established.
1988
Rock art Natural reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo is recorded from 1988.
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Constitution and standing. It is classified as regional nature reserve, protected area and archaeological park. It forms part of rock drawings in Valcamonica. Associated with Italy. Recorded from 1988.
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.
Elsewhere in Institutions
3,152 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
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- Robert Guttmann GalleryOrganisation
- Robert McDougall Art GalleryOrganisation
- Rock Engraving Park of GrosioOrganisation
- Rockbund Art MuseumOrganisation
- Rockefeller MuseumOrganisation
- Röda Sten konsthallOrganisation
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