Archaeological sites
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Rock Memorial of Vilvestre
This monument, discovered in the late 1960s by D. Luis Benito del Rey, has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest (B.I.C.).
In Vilvestre it has always been known as a Neolithic workshop, since it was the first hypothesis that emerged, but later studies maintain that it is a prehistoric sanctuary.
In this place, excavated on the bedrock, you can see numerous vertical incisions and cups in the upper part. The lower part is made up of a continuous bench with cavities and a mesiform projection.
It is located at the top of the town in the area known as El Muro and is considered one of the most important prehistoric monuments in Europe.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Archaeology site
- Construction:
- Cave painting
- Historical Period:
- Neolithic
Address
Dirigirse hacia el "Castillo". Vilvestre. 37258 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 524 623
Email: info@vilvestre.com
More information
Tourist Office of Vilvestre
Plaza del Caño San Sebastián, s/n. Vilvestre. 37258 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 524 612
Fax: 923 524 623
Email: info@vilvestre.com
Website: http://www.vilvestre.es/
Tourist Office of Salamanca
P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
Fax: 923 263 409
Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com
Website: http://www.salamanca.es
Opening hours
- Every day: book visit in advance (Previous appointment required: 923 524 623.)
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