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Monte San Giorgio

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Monte San Giorgio, Mountain in Switzerland

Monte San Giorgio is known for its rich fossil deposits.

The area was a tropical sea during the Triassic period, about 240 million years ago.

It has UNESCO World Heritage status due to its paleontological significance.

Hiking trails make it accessible for visitors to explore.

The mountain's fossils represent one of the most complete records of marine life from the Triassic Period.

Location: Ticino

Elevation above the sea: 1,097 m

Website: montesangiorgio.ch

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Monte San Giorgio Mountain in Switzerland

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Monte San Giorgio Mountain in Switzerland

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Bianchi House Architectural structure in Switzerland

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Bianchi House Architectural structure in Switzerland

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Santa Croce Church Church in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

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Santa Croce Church Church in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

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Croce Palace Imposing residential building with courtyard in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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Croce Palace Imposing residential building with courtyard in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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Town hall Administration building in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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Town hall Administration building in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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San Vitale parish church and oratory of the Confraternity of the Holy Sacrament Church building in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

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San Vitale parish church and oratory of the Confraternity of the Holy Sacrament Church building in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

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Baptistery Riva San Vitale Historic baptistery in Switzerland

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Baptistery Riva San Vitale Historic baptistery in Switzerland

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Chiesa di San Michele Church building in Ticino, Switzerland

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Chiesa di San Michele Church building in Ticino, Switzerland

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San Rocco Oratory Church building in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

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Scuola elementare School buildings in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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