Museo delle Conchiglie "Franco Marescotti"

The Museum Of Shells "Franco Marescotti", located at Villa Cosentino - Valverde (CT) - Italy, occupies large areas of a beautiful villa and is structured on several levels. In the basement it is exposed one of the richest and most varied collections malacological Southern Italy, with over 15,000 specimens of Mollusks from all parts of the globe. The collection is further enriched by the presence of corals and stony corals do not, sea reptiles, bony and cartilaginous fish, amphorae and traditional Fishing gear Siciliani. Upstairs there is a large conference room / workshop and a representative office. Villa Cosenza has a large courtyard in volcanic basalt used for the rest of organized groups, school groups and visitors in general. Large terraces Mediterranean enrich the site, providing a unique landscape to the visitor. The museum in collaboration with the Association of Social Promotion, Environmental Protection and Diving School "SSCernia" and the Municipality of Valverde, organizes conferences, conventions, seminars, cultural meetings and exhibitions. Also develops educational projects including PON, with public and private institutes School, research institutions, etc.