Site of Piazza Itala and La Birotta Itala's turkeys in the spot which was transformed into Piazza Itala during the year 1992-1993. The ruin with no roof in the background is restored and is called  "La Birotta". The wreckage of a car, named Pepita, is another story entirely.... TOP

Margolis Hall Ruin Named in memory of geologist Stanley Margolis, this building now houses a classroom, a large communal kitchen, and dining terraces with access to bocce court off the west end. The ruin with no roof became  "La Birotta". RESTORED BUILDING TOP

Locanda Smith Restored former residence with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and common room. This is a view from the street which runs through town. The basement houses a tool shop, laundry facilities and geology storage and work areas. TOP

Old Rifugio Ruin Before the large schoolhouse was build in Coldigioco, this building housed a schoolroom. The building now houses 3 bedrooms and a bathroom for visitors as well as a separate visitor apartment with mini-kitchen and bathroom. RESTORED BUILDING TOP

Villa K/T Restored former residence. This building houses an upstairs private apartment not used for visitors and visitor housing downstairs which includes 4 bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. This building also includes the Jurassic Pub, a frequently-used gathering spot. This is a view from Piazza Itala (the central town square). TOP

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C.H.A.O.S. Ruin The Coldigioco Hill Astronomical Observatory Station (C.H.A.O.S.) was built in this ruin (dark doorway, no roof). It now houses a Mead LX200 telescope and computer control system used for studying the morphology of lunar impact craters, the planets, and beyond. The grassy area in front of the ruin is now a piazza dedicated to local stonemasons (Chiaraluce and Mosconi) who were instrumental in reconstructing many of the buildings. RESTORED BUILDING TOP

 

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