Libarna

Libarna
The remains of the amphitheater and the Roman city - The pilgrimage church of Monte Spineto can also be seen in the background (453 m distance).
LocationSerravalle Scrivia
RegionPiedmont
TypeSettlement
Height228
History
Founded2nd century B.C.
Abandoned5th century B.C.
PeriodsRoman Republic
CulturesAncient Rome
Site notes
Excavation dates1820
OwnershipSuperintendence for the archaeological heritage of Piedmont
Managementmunicipality of Serravalle Scrivia
Public accessYes
Website[1] (in Italian)
Excavation area of the old Roman city (detail)

Libarna was a Roman city located on the left bank of the Scrivia, on the stretch of the via Postumia between Genua and Dertona. Today Libarna's hamlet is part of the municipality of Serravalle Scrivia, in Alessandria province. Libarna's excavation site is owned by the Italian State, alongside a dedicated museum, also used for musical and artistic events. In 2015 a number of 4565 visitors was recorded at the archaeological site[1]

  1. ^ "Visitor statistics 2015" (PDF). Sample Italian ministry of cultural heritage and tourism. Retrieved 26 April 2021.