THE WHALE OF REGGIO EMILIA
Reggio emilia
Musei Civici Reggio Emilia - Palazzo dei Musei - via Spallanzani 1
A whale found in the ravines of the Castellarano borough of Saint Valentine was named Valentina. The skeleton fossil made of great jawbones, thorax, shoulder blades and vertebrae shows that the whale is likely to have weighed several dozens of tons and been at least 10 metres long.
Now Valentina is exhibited in the geology section of the Civic Museums and there have been no sightings of any counterparts in the Reggio Emilia area.
Read more
Stories nearby
Hotels nearby
Come and discover our locally inspired hotels. From the moment you step inside, you will be immersed in the destination. Your journey starts here.
What are your interests?
Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy learning about the local history and culture? Are you passionate about nature? Explore the local stories that catch your interest and let them inspire your next trip!