Content of the Geological Park

Content of the Geological Park

The visitors of Fantazija Quarry geological park, will find a tourist information center with a souvenir shop, a visitor’s center with 3D animation, and different exhibitions, such as Geology of Istria and Fantazija Quarry, Istrian stone and Quarries and stonemasons. There is a play corner for the youngest visitors, and a scientific, i.e., educational corner. Information boards have been placed around the entire locality and a special feature is a promenade above the quarry itself.

Geology of Istria and Fantazija Quarry exhibitions are dedicated to the introduction to the geology of Istria in a wider time and space context. Animation is used to show the development (sedimentation) of carbonate rocks from the Early Jurassic until the end of the Cretaceous era according to four sedimentation units. Graphics for the presentation of layers of early diagenetic and late diagenetic dolomites were set up which show the characteristics of Fantasy dolomites with the focus on black and white deposits as a symbol of sedimentation.

The Istrian stone exhibition is dedicated to different kinds of Istrian stones. With the help of exhibited stone plates, visitors have a chance to learn about the construction, architectural and chemical characteristics of certain types of stones which conditioned a rich industry of stone processing in Istria throughout history. A geological map of Istria with photo materials presents quarries and their industrial and architectural application.

The educational zone consists of three units called Under the Microscope, Paleontological Puzzle and Research Corner.

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