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Museum of fossils from Monte San Giorgio and its collection
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The Fossil Museum of Monte San Giorgio, situated in Meride in the Swiss canton of Ticino, is a place where visitors can explore the rich history of the region through the findings and illustrations of dinosaurs, fish, invertebrates, and plants from southern Ticino. The museum, which was opened on October 13, 2012, is housed in a building that was redesigned according to the plans of renowned architect Mario Botta.
Exhibits and Layout of the Museum
The museum is home to exhibits from one of the world's most significant fossil sites, spread across three floors. On the first floor, visitors are introduced to the history of the exploration of this site through an approximately 18-minute film. This floor also showcases the oldest exhibits from the Monte San Giorgio, featuring the fossils of the Besano Formation.
Chronological Journey through the Museum
The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the younger finds of the Meride Formation, while the third floor presents the 50 to 60 million-year-old deposits from the Jurassic period, sourced from the quarries of Arzo. This layout provides a chronological journey through the history of life on Earth.
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