Area archeologica di V. Tiro a Segno

Not far from the church of Salute is an interesting fenced archaeological area, with remains of buildings and a road from the Roman era. The Roman remains were discovered through systematic excavations between 1967 and 1974: this area was likely located not far from the Forum of Ateste (the ancient name of Roman Este), which more recent research has reliably localized between the church of Salute, the archaeological area of Via Olmo, and the beginning of Via Rubin de Cervin. The neighborhood was structured into blocks defined by a grid of streets of varying widths, parallel to the cardo (north-south) and the decumanus (east-west), the two main urban arteries that intersected right at the Forum. One of the minor streets, with its paving, is partially visible in the archaeological area, on the side of Via Albrizzi. Alongside it, the foundations of three houses facing the narrow street with entrances defined by pillars are visible. Two of these Roman houses, separated by the paved alley, can be well observed from the undeveloped stretch of Via Albrizzi, while the third is visible from Via Pietrogrande. The non-residential character of the area is evidenced by the discovery on-site of over 300 amphorae dating back to the 1st century AD and remnants of water pipes suitable for supplying water to potters' workshops and other craftsmen.