Rovigo and the Po delta – I

In the past, the Po river together with some of its northen tributaries flowed more northwards compared to its current course, above all in the Polesine area and probably they reached Rovigo. During the Bronze age in this fluvial apparatus, considered an important economical resource and communication way, some very important settlements were founded: Canar di Castelnovo Bariano, Larda di Gavello and above all Frattesina di Fratta Polesine. Then, the development of this area continued during the Iron age (as a meeting point between the Venetic culture and the Etrurian-Po valley culture) and finally during the Roman age when, organized in centuries, it became famous for its agricultural production. Visiting these three museums (located in the western part of the deltaic area; if necessary it can be completed with route "Rovigo and the Po delta – II" – oriental part) you will enjoy the archelogical ruins of Rovigo area and understand their development from the 13th Century B.C. to the 4th Century A.D.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
The trip will last one day traveling by car from one place to the other (around 30 Km in total). From the National Archeological Museum of Villa Badoer-Fratta Polesine (provided with car parking) take Via Zabarella and reach the SS 434 Transpolesana; at the end of the road take the SS 16-viale Porta Po; at the roundabout take the second exit for Via S. Bellino-Piazza S. Bartolomeo. The museum is provided with car parking. To reach Villadose, go along Viale Oroboni for about 1 Km, then turn right into Viale Tre Martiri, take the SR 443 and go along the road until Villadose. Finally, to reach the Museum (provided with car parking), turn left into Via Liona at the beginning of the village and go along the street until Piazza Aldo Moro.