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A thin line of shadow

A slow journey to discover the secrets of our artistic sundials

10
Activity time 2 Hours
Participants min. 2 - max. 20
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Do you know what a sundial is? A solar clock already used in ancient Egypt. Along the streets of Monclassico and Presson there are 60 painted sundials on the walls of the houses. A unique place in Europe, a true open-air museum! With Attilio you will be able to understand how a sundial works and learn the names of the artists.

THINGS TO KNOW

At the end of the visit you will enter a dark room.

ABOUT US

We are the "Le Meridiane" Cultural Association. We are a group of art and history enthusiasts and experts on the science behind ancient sundials that created this local association twenty years ago.

Experience Info

  • Rainy day activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity Half-day activity
Purchase experience
  • curious curious

3 reasons

why it's worth it

1
You’ll learn more about this ancient science, thanks to the sundials and the “camera oscura”
2
An expert guide will accompany you as you learn more about the history and art of this area
3
You will embark on a real journey through time along the ancient streets of the villages marked by sundials from different historical eras

Consorzio Dimaro Folgarida Vacanze

Purchase experience

Experience Info

  • Rainy day activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity Half-day activity

Calendar

Where

Dimaro Folgarida - Monclassico - Parco Biolago

Map

Experience Info

All the info you need

Price

€  10 per person

Children under 12 years old € 5

€  10 per person

Children under 12 years old € 5

Activity time

2 Hours
2 Hours

number of participants

Minimum 2 - Maximum 20 participants
Minimum 2 - Maximum 20 participants

Register before

Prebook required the same day by 12:00 pm

Prebook required the same day by 12:00 pm

Languages spoken

English, Italian, German
English, Italian, German
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Do you know what a sundial is? A solar clock already used in ancient Egypt. Along the streets of Monclassico and Presson there are 60 painted sundials on the walls of the houses. A unique place in Europe, a true open-air museum! With Attilio you will be able to understand how a sundial works and learn the names of the artists.

THINGS TO KNOW

At the end of the visit you will enter a dark room.

ABOUT US

We are the "Le Meridiane" Cultural Association. We are a group of art and history enthusiasts and experts on the science behind ancient sundials that created this local association twenty years ago.

Meridiane Monclassico Presson | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - ph Nitida Immagine
Meridiane Monclassico Presson | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - ph Nitida Immagine
Meridiane Monclassico Presson | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - ph Nitida Immagine
WHAT WE PROVIDE

At the end of this activity you’ll enjoy a fresh apple juice, jams and organic syrups all made by a local farming company.

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone can take part in this experience.

The itinerary has a minimal difference in elevation and it can easily be adapted to exactly how much participants want to walk. All of the roads along this route are paved, with very little elevation gain and far from vehicle traffic.

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and take a cap with you to protect you from the sun, you can also take your walking poles with you and your camera.

WHERE

Biolake Urban Park – Monclassico

 

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER

The activity will take place even if it rains.