Museo Geopaleontologico di Camposilvano
Fossil museum in the Lessinia, with ammonites, marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints and a complete cave bear skeleton, next to the Covolo.
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About the museum
The museum is located in Camposilvano, a hamlet of Velo Veronese in the heart of the Lessinia, next to the Covolo, a large natural cavity that can be reached directly from the museum.
The collection presents fossils from the Lessinia and other areas, including a large collection of ammonites, remains of marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints and the complete skeleton of a cave bear. The ticket covers free access to the museum and the Covolo.
Several walking trails start from the museum, including the path towards the nearby Valle delle Sfingi.
Highlights
- Large collection of ammonites
- Remains of marine reptiles
- Dinosaur footprints
- Complete cave bear skeleton
- Direct access to the Covolo di Camposilvano
Permanent exhibition
- Fossili della Lessinia – Ammonites, marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints and a cave bear skeleton, with access to the Covolo.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Groups of at least 10 people, children aged 6 to 15, over-70s |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced rate for over-70s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for groups of at least 10 people. |
The ticket covers the museum and the Covolo, which can be visited independently.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking in front of the museum.
By car, the museum is reached from Via Covolo, just after the road that runs from Velo Veronese to San Giorgio.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Booking is not necessary, except for large groups; no more than 15 people at a time may enter the museum. Guided visits by reservation for groups and school classes. |
