During the Christmas period, from 22 November to 4 January 2026, the SASS – Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas and the Villa Romana di Orfeo will welcome the public with a rich calendar of events, guided tours and special activities designed for young and old.
Between lights, sounds and evocative atmospheres, it will be possible to relive the history of Roman Trento and discover the hidden treasures of the city in a new and fascinating way.
The initiatives will range from thematic workshops to guided tours to discover the ancient domus, up to moments dedicated to music and Christmas traditions, which will make the experience even more magical.
A unique opportunity to combine culture and Christmas spirit, immersing yourself in the charm of archaeology in the heart of Trento's historic centre.
22 November 2025 at 3.30 pm | Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas
Children's rights upside-down children's rights.
- On the occasion of the International Day of the Rights of Children and Adolescents, a theatre show for children from 4 years of age curated by TeatroE with Gabriele Lentino and Valeria Casatta. This is followed by a guided tour. A show that presents children with fantastic stories and characters, to make them aware of their rights in the real world.
- Free admission while available
27 November 2025 at 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm | Villa Romana di Orfeo
The enchantment of Orpheus
- Show by the Latinisti errantes of the Liceo Musicale Coreutico Bonporti of Trento
- Free admission upon reservation tel. + 39 0461 230171 by 13:00 on the day of the initiative
28 November, 5 and 12 December 2025 at 3 pm | Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas
A Time Travel through Roman Tridentum
- Free guided tour. A route from the SASS to the Roman Villa of Orfeo passing through the archaeological area of Palazzo Lodron to learn about unpublished aspects of the city of 2000 years ago.
- Participation by reservation tel. 0461 230171 by 12 noon on the day of the initiative, minimum 5 maximum 25 people. An admission fee is charged.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 pm | Villa Romana di Orfeo
Just for you with the animals
- By and with Nicola Sordo. Theatrical show for children from 4 years of age. This is followed by a guided tour.
- Professor Felipe Corazon, renowned scholar of animals from all over the world, will explore antiquity to tell us how in the past humans found themselves face to face with animals.
- Free admission while available
7 December 2025 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30
Sunday at the museum
- Free entry to the SASS Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas and the Roman Villa of Orfeo
18 December 2025 at 5.30 pm | Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas
Opening of the exhibition "The colours of Tridentum: decoration and furnishings in the Roman city"
- Mosaics, frescoes and marble finds exhibited for the first time to the public lead to the discovery of the colours that embellished the private and public spaces of Trento two thousand years ago.
- The exhibition will be open until 31 October 2026
19 December 2025 at 3 pm | Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas
The colours of Tridentum
- Guided tour with the curators of the exhibition "The colours of Tridentum: decoration and furnishings in the Roman city"
- Free participation upon reservation tel. 0461 230171 by 12 noon on the day of the initiative, minimum 5 maximum 25 people. An admission fee is charged.
4 January 2026 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30
Sunday at the museum
- Free entry to the SASS Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas and the Roman Villa of Orfeo
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