Aquitanian, Carrosio

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The Aquitanian is, in the ICS' geologic timescale, the oldest age or lowest stage in the Miocene. It spans the time between 23.03 ± 0.05 Ma and 20.43 ± 0.05 Ma during the Early Miocene. It is a dry, cooling period. The Aquitanian succeeds the Chattian and precedes the Burdigalian. ()

Local name: Aquitaniano Coordinates: 44°39'32"N, 8°50'11"E

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Aquitanian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Tobbio, Laghi di Lavagnina, Libarna, Parco naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo.

5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Tobbio
131 min walk • Monte Tobbio is a 1092 metres high mountain of the Apennines, located in the Italian region of Piedmont.
5.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Laghi di Lavagnina
134 min walk • Laghi di Lavagnina are two artificial lakes in the municipalities of Casaleggio Boiro, Mornese and Bosio in the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy.
3.6 miNE
Amphitheatre
Libarna, Serravalle Scrivia
92 min walk • The Amphitheatre of Libarna is found in the ancient Roman city of Libarna, near the modern town of Serravalle Scrivia, in Piedmont. It was discovered in excavations throughout the 20th century alongside remains of bath buildings.
1.9 miS
Park
Parco naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo
49 min walk • The Capanne di Marcarolo Natural Regional Park is a natural park in the province of Alessandria. It gets the name from a small village in the protected area, Capanne di Marcarolo.
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Val Borbera
112 min walk • The Val Borbera is a valley formed by the River Borbera, a tributary of the Scrivia, located in the province of Alessandria. It was historically linked to the Republic of Genoa, the Ligurian Republic and is still strongly tied to Liguria.
3 miS
44°36'57"N • 8°50'38"E
CONVENTO CAPPUCCINI pinacoteca, Voltaggio
77 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
2.7 miNW
44°41'29"N • 8°48'16"E
Forte di Gavi, Gavi
70 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
6.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello di Borgo Fornari, Ronco Scrivia
177 min walk • Borgo Fornari Castle was a defensive building and noble residence located in the hamlet of Borgo Fornari in Ronco Scrivia, in the upper Scrivia Valley.
6.7 miSE
Church
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
172 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is a Catholic place of worship located in the hamlet of Borgo Fornari, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, in the municipality of Ronco Scrivia in the metropolitan city of Genoa.
6.4 miSE
Church
St. Martin Church, Ronco Scrivia
163 min walk • The church of San Martino is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Ronco Scrivia, in Piazza della Vittoria, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the Scrivia Valley...
3.2 miNE
Locality
Arquata Scrivia
81 min walk • One of the main attractions in Arquata Scrivia is the medieval fortress, Castello Spinola. This impressive castle dates back to the 13th century and offers visitors a glimpse into the town's past. The castle is perched on a hill, providing panoramic views of the...