Roman heritage

Two Millennia, Countless Traces

There aren’t many finds that would indicate that the Valley was settled in prehistoric times. However, there is a number of younger archaeological finds, mostly from the early centuries of the Common Era, which paint a lively picture of the Vipava Valley. Acting as a corridor for many important transport routes, the travellers, armies and peoples passing through, have left valuable traces. Numerous finds are mere fragments of the intriguing stories from the lives that helped create today’s genetic makeup of the Valley. Visit the reminders of the past and get to know fascinating stories of yore.