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Val Camonica (also Valle Camonica) is one of the largest valleys of the central Alps in eastern Lombardy, Italy. It extends about 90 kilometers from the Oglio River to the Adamello mountain range. The valley is renowned for its historical and cultural significance, particularly its prehistoric rock carvings.

Geography

Val Camonica is situated in the Province of Brescia and is bordered by the Valtellina to the north, the Val Trompia to the west, and the Val di Sole to the east. The valley is traversed by the Oglio River, which flows southward into Lake Iseo. The surrounding mountains include the Adamello-Presanella Alps and the Orobie Alps.

History

The valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the numerous rock carvings found throughout the area. These carvings, which date back to the Iron Age, depict scenes of daily life, religious rituals, and symbolic figures. In 1979, the rock art of Val Camonica was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the Roman Empire, Val Camonica was an important route for trade and military movements. The Romans left a significant mark on the valley, including the construction of roads, bridges, and the Roman amphitheater in Cividate Camuno.

Culture

Val Camonica is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes traditional crafts, music, and festivals. The valley's inhabitants have preserved many ancient customs and traditions, which are celebrated in local festivals throughout the year.

The Rosa Camuna is a symbol of the valley and is often used in local art and architecture. It is a stylized flower that appears frequently in the rock carvings.

Economy

The economy of Val Camonica is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing. The valley is famous for its production of cheese, wine, and honey. Tourism is a growing sector, with visitors attracted to the area's natural beauty, historical sites, and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Tourism

Val Camonica offers a wide range of activities for tourists, including hiking, skiing, and exploring the rock art sites. The Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri in Capo di Ponte is a popular destination for those interested in prehistoric art.

Related pages

Gallery

Map of Val Camonica
Flag of Val Camonica
Monte Concarena
Val Camonica in the Vatican Museums
Rosa Camuna rock carving
Roman amphitheater in Cividate Camuno
Portal of the Pieve di San Siro in Cemmo
Torre Maggiore in Breno
Casa Torre in Bienno
Sunset over Monte Concarena
Monte Pizzo Badile
View of Valle Camonica from Breno
Val Camonica from Braone
Panorama from Darfo Boario Terme
Duel scene rock carving
Running figure rock carving

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-'''Val Camonica''' (also spelled '''Valcamonica''' or '''Valle Camonica''') is one of the largest valleys of the central [[Alps]], in eastern [[Lombardy]], Italy. It extends about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from the [[Tonale Pass]] to [[Cornale]]. It is traversed by the [[Oglio river]].
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+{{Coord|45|57|N|10|20|E|region:IT_type:river|display=title}}
-== Geography ==
+'''Val Camonica''' (also '''Valle Camonica''') is one of the largest valleys of the central [[Alps]] in eastern [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]]. It extends about 90 kilometers from the [[Oglio]] River to the [[Adamello]] mountain range. The valley is renowned for its historical and cultural significance, particularly its prehistoric rock carvings.
-Val Camonica is located in the Lombardy region, primarily within the province of [[Brescia]]. It is surrounded by the [[Adamello]] and [[Bergamo Alps]] to the north and west, and the [[Lake Iseo]] to the south. The valley is characterized by its distinctive [[glacial]] features, including [[moraines]], [[hanging valleys]], and [[U-shaped valleys]].
-== History ==
+==Geography==
-Val Camonica is renowned for its [[rock art]]. The area boasts the greatest collection of [[prehistoric]] petroglyphs in the world, with more than 200,000 symbols and figures carved in the rock over a period of 8,000 years. In 1979, the archaeological sites of Val Camonica became Italy's first recognized [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].
+Val Camonica is situated in the [[Province of Brescia]] and is bordered by the [[Valtellina]] to the north, the [[Val Trompia]] to the west, and the [[Val di Sole]] to the east. The valley is traversed by the Oglio River, which flows southward into [[Lake Iseo]]. The surrounding mountains include the [[Adamello-Presanella Alps]] and the [[Orobie Alps]].
-== Culture ==
+==History==
-The culture of Val Camonica is deeply rooted in its history and geography. The valley is home to a unique dialect, [[Camunian dialect]], and a rich tradition of folklore and popular traditions. The annual [[Festa del Torrone]] in [[San Martino]] is one of the most important cultural events in the valley.
+The valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the numerous [[rock carvings]] found throughout the area. These carvings, which date back to the [[Iron Age]], depict scenes of daily life, religious rituals, and symbolic figures. In 1979, the rock art of Val Camonica was recognized as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].
-== Economy ==
+During the [[Roman Empire]], Val Camonica was an important route for trade and military movements. The Romans left a significant mark on the valley, including the construction of roads, bridges, and the [[Roman amphitheater]] in [[Cividate Camuno]].
-The economy of Val Camonica is primarily based on [[agriculture]], [[tourism]], and [[industry]]. The valley is known for its production of [[cheese]], including the famous [[Bagòss]]. Tourism is driven by the area's natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural events.
-== See also ==
+==Culture==
+Val Camonica is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes traditional crafts, music, and festivals. The valley's inhabitants have preserved many ancient customs and traditions, which are celebrated in local festivals throughout the year.
+The [[Rosa Camuna]] is a symbol of the valley and is often used in local art and architecture. It is a stylized flower that appears frequently in the rock carvings.
+==Economy==
+The economy of Val Camonica is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing. The valley is famous for its production of [[cheese]], [[wine]], and [[honey]]. Tourism is a growing sector, with visitors attracted to the area's natural beauty, historical sites, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
+==Tourism==
+Val Camonica offers a wide range of activities for tourists, including hiking, skiing, and exploring the rock art sites. The [[Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri]] in [[Capo di Ponte]] is a popular destination for those interested in prehistoric art.
+==Related pages==
 * [[Rock Drawings in Valcamonica]]
-* [[Camunian rose]]
+* [[Adamello-Presanella Alps]]
-* [[Iron Age Italy]]
+* [[Oglio River]]
-* [[List of World Heritage Sites in Italy]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Valcamonicaposizione.png|Map of Val Camonica
+File:Flag_of_Val_Camonica.png|Flag of Val Camonica
+File:Monte_Concarena_-_Val_Camonica.jpg|Monte Concarena
+File:Val_Camonica_-_Galleria_delle_carte_geografiche_-_Musei_Vaticani_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).JPG|Val Camonica in the Vatican Museums
+File:Rosa_camuna_e_antropomorfi_R24_-_Foppe_-_Nadro_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Rosa Camuna rock carving
+File:Anfiteatro_romano_-_Cividate_Camuno_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Roman amphitheater in Cividate Camuno
+File:Portale_-_Pieve_di_San_Siro_-_Cemmo_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Portal of the Pieve di San Siro in Cemmo
+File:Torre_Maggiore_o_Canevali_-_Castello_di_Breno_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Torre Maggiore in Breno
+File:Bienno_casatorre1.jpg|Casa Torre in Bienno
+File:Monte_Concarena_-_tramonto_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Sunset over Monte Concarena
+File:Monte_Pizzo_Badile_-_Val_Camonica.jpg|Monte Pizzo Badile
+File:Valle_Camonica_da_Breno.jpg|View of Valle Camonica from Breno
+File:Valcamonica_da_braone.jpg|Val Camonica from Braone
+File:Panorama_della_Valle_Camonica_e_Gruppo_dell'Adamello_da_Gorzone_-_Darfo_Boario_Terme_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Panorama from Darfo Boario Terme
+File:Scena_di_duello_R6_-_Foppe_-_Nadro_(Foto_Luca_Giarelli).jpg|Duel scene rock carving
+File:Figura_che_corre_-_R_35_-_Parco_di_Naquane_-_Capo_di_Ponte.jpg|Running figure rock carving
+</gallery>
-[[Category:Valleys of the Alps]]
+[[Category:Valleys of Italy]]
 [[Category:Geography of Lombardy]]
 [[Category:World Heritage Sites in Italy]]
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