Ancient ruins
Monte San Giorgio
35 locals recommend,
Location
Riva San Vitale, TI
Tips from locals
From the peak of the San Giorgio, at 1,000 m elevation in southern Ticino, you can enjoy a view overlooking the lake and the mountains that offer unforgettable glimpses of the region. However, the San Giorgio especially prides itself in its accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its fossils. These are exhibited at the Museum in Meride, designed by Ticino architect Mario Botta. In a couple of hours' walk you can reach the summit from Meride while, on the way down, you can choose the western route on one of the most interesting segments, the Geo-paleontological path.
From the peak of the San Giorgio, at 1,000 m elevation in southern Ticino, you can enjoy a view overlooking the lake and the mountains that offer unforgettable glimpses of the region. However, the San Giorgio especially prides itself in its accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its…
Mountain where old fossils of Ice Age have been found. Is an UNESCO recognised location. There is the best view of Lake of Lugano from this mountain and also a restaurant for refreshing. You can see all the Swiss Alps with a good weather.