Museo geopaleontologico Alto Aventino
Museum on the upper floor of the Castello Ducale in Palena, with fossils from the Miocene deposit of Capo di Fiume and the skeleton of the prolago.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the upper floor of the Castello Ducale in Palena, a building of medieval origin that stands on a rocky ridge and also houses the picture gallery. The display is devoted to the geological and palaeontological history of the Alto Aventino.
The main nucleus is the Palena room, where finds from the Miocene deposit of Capo di Fiume are displayed: plant remains, fish, molluscs, echinoids, crustaceans and bird feathers. Particularly important is the skeleton of the prolago, a small extinct lagomorph mammal, preserved in the rock. Other rooms present paintings and display cases on the evolution of the Earth.
Highlights
- Fossils from the Miocene deposit of Capo di Fiume
- Skeleton of the prolago preserved in the rock
- Seat in the Castello Ducale of Palena
- Display cases and paintings on the evolution of the Earth
Permanent exhibition
- Sala di Palena e giacimento di Capo di Fiume – Miocene fossils (plants, fish, molluscs, echinoids, crustaceans, feathers) and the skeleton of the prolago in the rock.
- Founded
- 2001
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,500
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the Castello Ducale, in the historic centre of Palena.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | For schools and groups, openings by reservation are also available in the winter months. |
