Museo Geopaleontologico di Cava Bomba
Museum of fossils and industrial archaeology in a lime kiln at the foot of Monte Cinto, with a geological park and life-size dinosaurs.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in a former 19th-century lime kiln with three furnaces, at the foot of Monte Cinto in the Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei). The kiln bears witness to the lime production once widespread in this area; the limestone was quarried and processed here until 1974.
In the same year, a major deposit of fossil fish from the Late Cretaceous was discovered in the nearby quarry. After careful restoration, the plant was converted into a geopalaeontological museum. Today it is also the starting point of the Monte Cinto trail.
The route displays fossils found in the quarry and, outside, a geological park with rock samples and life-size reproductions of dinosaurs, including Allosaurus, Apatosaurus and Hadrosaurus. Guided tours explain the stages of lime production and the tools used to work the stone; educational routes of various levels are offered for schools.
Highlights
- Fossil fish from the Late Cretaceous
- 19th-century lime kiln with three furnaces
- Geological park with rock samples
- Life-size dinosaurs (Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Hadrosaurus)
- Starting point of the Monte Cinto trail
Permanent exhibition
- Fossili e fornace di Cava Bomba – Late Cretaceous fossil fish, former lime kiln with three furnaces and a geological park with life-size dinosaurs.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,495
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.60 |
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| Reduced | €1.10 |
Prices according to the Museionline listing of December 2021: standard €2.60, reduced €1.10.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The outdoor geological park features life-size dinosaur reproductions; dedicated programmes are offered for schools.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours cover the stages of lime production and the tools used to work stone. Educational routes are available for nursery, primary and secondary schools. |
