The Reserve was established in 1985 to preserve and enhance the fossil heritage of the area. Fossils from the Pliocene era (5.4 to 1.8 million years ago), when the sea covered the entire Po Valley, are gathered in specific layers that can be observed in Valle Botto.
Reservations are required if you want to visit the equipped outcrops of the Reserve. For further information and bookings, please contact +39 0141/592091 or write to: enteparchi@parchiastigiani.it