Monte San Giorgio, UNESCO mountain site at Italy-Switzerland border, Ticino.
Monte San Giorgio rises 1,097 meters above Lake Lugano with a pyramidal shape, steep northern edge, and gentle southern slope towards Po Plain.
The mountain contains extensive Middle Triassic period fossil deposits, which were first discovered in 1847 and systematically excavated from 1924 under Bernhard Peyer.
The Tremona-Castello Archaeological Park reveals a settlement dating back 6,000 years, with a fortress used by artisans until the 14th century.
The Museo dei fossili displays paleontological findings from the mountain, while marked hiking trails lead visitors through different geological formations.
Inside a summit chapel, visitors can purchase refreshments through an unusual payment system involving a metal pipe built into the wall.
Location: Ticino
Elevation above the sea: 1,097 m
Part of: Italy–Switzerland border
Website: http://montesangiorgio.ch
GPS coordinates: 45.91376,8.94989
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:15
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