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Cascata delle NinfeThe waterfall of the Ninfe is part of a series of waterfalls of the Scerto stream, including the waterfall of the Tre Cannelle, which are located within the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise, in the integral nature reserve of Camosciara, among the municipalities of Civitella Alfedena and Pescasseroli. The waterfall is deeply embedded in the rocks due to the waters of the Scerto stream, which have a slight degree of acidity, and which flow on a bed of Dolomite rocks.
Lago VivoThe lake Vivo is a lake located in the municipal territory of Barrea, in the province, at about 1590 meters above sea level. This lake is located within the Abruzzo National Park and is dominated by the peaks of Iamiccio, Tartaro, Altare and Petroso, which with its 2249 m represents the highest peak of the park. The southern bleak is among the fish species that live in the lake and deserve particular protection.
The Natural Reserve CamosciaraThe integral nature reserve of Camosciara, commonly known as Camosciara, is a protected natural area located in the municipalities of Civitella Alfedena , Opi and Pescasseroli, in the province of L'Aquila, which represents the original and central nucleus of the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise. The crown of mountains surrounding the integral nature reserve is made up of limestone rocks and dolomites that give it a dolomitic appearance
Lago di BarreaLake Barrea, is an artificial lake in the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. It is located within the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise. The Sangro is its inflow and outflow. To its northwest is Villetta Barrea and to its southeast is Alfedena. To its north is Monte Greco.
Monte MarsicanoMount Marsicano is one of the peaks greater than Marsicani mountains, high 2.245 m s.lm , located in the protected national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise , between the municipalities of Opi, Pescasseroli, Scanno and Barrea. Nestled between the valleys of the Marsicani mountains, it forms a real mountain group which together with the Montagna Grande group and the Serra della Terratta gives life in turn to a long mountain ridge that divides the Pescasseroli - Opi.
Monte GrecoThe Monte Greek is the highest peak of the group Marsicani Monti, in ' Abruzzese Apennines, located on the edge of the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, within the territory of municipalities of Barrea and Roccaraso. It forms a real mountainous group that divides the Alto Sangro area to the west from that of the major highlands of Abruzzo to the east. Among the most popular routes, the ascent from the road that connects Villetta Barrea to Passo Godi , through a dense beech forest and then, above 1900 m
Santuario di Santa Maria di Monte TranquilloThe sanctuary of Santa Maria di Monte Tranquillo is a place of worship located in the municipality of Pescasseroli in Abruzzo. The original building of worship, called the church of Santa Maria in Tranquillo or of Santa Maria Della Serra, was probably built in the early 12th century by the will of the bishop of the Marsi, San Berardo who intended to build churches in the mountain passes of the Marsica offer refuge to the faithful and travelers.
National Park of AbruzzoA majestic national park which has an area of 50.000 hectares, with about 80.000 hectares of the buffer zone. The scenery here is characterized by mountain chains, karst phenomena, rivers (including the Sangro River), and streams and its rich flora and fauna increase the beauty of this national park.
PescasseroliPescasseroli is an Italian town of 2 126 inhabitants in the province of L'Aquila in Abruzzo. It is the seat of the managing body of the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise national park. From the historical point of view, the territory had particular influences of the Marsi and Peligni . Included in the county of Marsi until the High Middle Ages, followed from the Low Middle Ages onwards, the historical and cultural vicissitudes of the Alto Sangro territory. A summer and winter resort, it is also the lo
Piano AremognaThe Piano Aremogna is a highland mountain of ' Abruzzo Southern, located in the municipality of Roccaraso, the lower the province at an altitude of 1500-1600 m above sea level, surrounded to the west by the mountains of Roccaraso, subgroup of the massif of Monte Greek. Its importance derives from the fact that the ski lifts of the Roccaraso ski resort depart from it together with Pizzalto, included within the Alto Sangro ski area.
Lago di Castel San VincenzoThe lake of Castel San Vincenzo is an artificial reservoir built in the late fifties for hydroelectric purposes. The lake occupies an area of6,140 km² and has a useful capacity of 10 million cubic meters. The waters that feed the lake come mainly from the streams of the Montagna Spaccata in the nearby municipalities of Alfedena and Barrea. Near the lake, where it is possible to engage in fishing and other water sports, there is an area equipped for camping and a riding stable.
San Vincenzo al VolturnoAbbazia di San Vincenzo al Volturno is famous for its cycle of 9th-century frescoes by Epifanio in the crypt. The original monastery was sacked and burned by the Saracens in 881 and subsequently rebuilt on the opposite side of the river. It was founded in the 8th century. The current monastery, housing a group of 8 benedictin nuns, is located to the east of the river, while the archaeological monastery of the early Middle Ages was located on the west.
Altopiano delle CinquemigliaThe Cinquemiglia plateau was a mountain community comprising the upper valley of the Sangro river and the Maggiore plateau. The territory of the mountain community was largely included in the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise. It also included the major ski resorts in central- southern Italy : Pescocostanzo , Rivisondoliand Roccaraso , which was later added to that of Pescasseroli.
Lake of ScannoThe Lake Scanno is a lake mountain, located in Abruzzo, belonging to about 3/4 of its surface to the territory of the municipality of Villalago and about 1/4 that of Scanno. The lake is good for public use of the two municipalities mentioned. It originated from an ancient landslide that broke off from Mount Genzana above which blocked the river Tasso in a period between 12,820 and 3,000 years ago.
Lago di ScannoLago di Scanno is a beautiful lake in the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. One of the best places to relax and it was located in the center of mountains which was covered by greenery and it is a good location for trekking and also for swimming.
Lago di San DomenicoThe lake of San Domenico is a mountain lake, located in the municipality of Villalago, in the province of L'Aquila, near the hermitage of San Domenico. The main tributary is the Sagittario, which is also the river that flows from the dam that creates the lake; the lake is also endowed with tributaries of minimal importance such as the waterfalls of the Sega spring and the small stream of Prato Cardoso which enters the lake in karst conditions
Eremo di San Domenico (Prato Cardoso)The hermitage of San Domenico is a small church, located in the territory of the municipality of Villalago, in the Sagittario valley, on the shore of the homonymous Lake of San Domenico. It includes a cave dug into the limestone, in which according to tradition, around the year 1000 the Benedictine monk San Domenico lived.
Riserva Naturale Statale MontedimezzoThe Montedimezzo Nature Reserve is a state nature reserve located in Molise, in the province of Isernia, and comprising about 300 hectares of the municipality of Vastogirardi. It is currently a reserve of international relevance, part of the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" program. It is located in the heart of the Molise Apennines , and occupies the northern and western slopes of Mount La Penna, towards the watershed of the Vandra torrent, a minor tributary of the Volturno.
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Monte PetrosoMonte Petroso is the highest mountain of the National Park of Abruzzo in Central Italy. It is in the zone of integral protection. , located on the border between the' Abruzzo and Lazio in the Abruzzo National Park, Lazio, and Molise. One of the nice greenish locations in this area and it is also famous for its picturesque locations.