Monte San Giorgio is another UNESCO WHS shared by Switzerland and Italy. It was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2003. I already had another card from this site but I really wanted a another one. Óscar noticed that I was still looking for a card from there and sent me this one.
Monte San Giorgio is a living legend of a historical masterpiece with fossils
dating back to over 200 million years ago. Back then, it was surrounded by a
lagoon and was partially separated from the open sea, due to
which various marine life flourished in the region making it a rich source of
fossils. These marine life and invertebrate can still be seen in the Fossil
museum in Meride for visitors who want to relive the early moments of Middle
Triassic period.
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Depending whether you are in Serpiano, Meride or at the summit; Monte
San Giorgio offers magnificent views of the lake Lugano and Lake
Melano. Do not miss out the sunset panoramic view of the magical village Morcote
that makes Monte San Giorgio a perfect viewing point for any visitor. This
mountain is surrounded by two branches of the lake of Lugano and includes the
towns of Meride, Tremona, Arzo, Besazio, Riva San Vitale e Brusino Arsizio in
Switzerland and the towns of Porto Ceresio, Saltrio and Viaggù in Italy. Monte
San Giorgio stands 1100m high in the south of Canton Ticino in Switzerland and
the region of Lombardy in Italy.
Apart from being home to fossil museum, numerous vineyards can be approached
when strolling along the southern slopes of the woody mountain. Sauntering
through the charming town of Meride or pampering oneself in the grottos of the
Mendrisiotto region, you can be assured that you will always find something to
do on Monte San Giorgio. - in: http://www.ticino.ch/en/commons/details/Monte-San-Giorgio-a-sea-of-memories/73495.html
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