TREKKING
Bolca Fossils: Be a Palaeontologist for a Day in the Veronese Lessinia
Just a few kilometres from Verona and Vicenza, Bolca is home to one of the most important fossil sites in the world: fish and plants from the Eocene dating back 50 million years. EsplorApp's guide with a visit to the Pesciara quarry, fossil hunting with equipment included, the two-floor Fossil Museum, alpaca trekking in the Lessinia hills and three hiking trails. UNESCO candidacy in progress.Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Families with children, Palaeontology and geology enthusiasts, School groups, Nature and hiking lovers, Pet-friendly trips, Weekend explorers
Best period
Year-round (late March–mid April best for fossil finds, summer for restaurant service)
Per cosa è conosciuta bolca?
Bolca è famosa globalmente per i suoi straordinari fossili (piante e pesci) risalenti all'Era Terziaria (Eocene Medio, circa 50 milioni di anni fa), scoperti in diverse aree del territorio, tra cui le più note sono la Pessàra, il Postale, il Vegroni, il monte Purga e lo Spilecco.
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