Province of Perugia

Nature and landscapes in Province of Perugia

Nature's Wonders

Discover the diverse geological landscape of the Umbrian-Marchigiano Apennines. This collection highlights the Sibillini Mountains' highest peaks, including Cima del Redentore and Pizzo del Diavolo, alongside the limestone massif of Monte Subasio. The list covers protected areas like the Colfiorito Regional Park, a significant high-altitude wetland, and the historic 18th-century Giardini del Frontone in Perugia. Visitors will also find the Menotre river waterfalls and the high-altitude pass of Forca Canapine.

Nature's Wonders — Map

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Forca Canapine

High mountain pass in the Sibillini Mountains situated at 1,541 meters on the border between Umbria and Marche.

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Parco regionale di Colfiorito

Regional park established in 1995 to protect the Colfiorito marsh, a rare high-altitude wetland and Ramsar site important for migratory birds.

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Monte Subasio

Mount Subasio is a mountain of the Apennine Mountains, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy.

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Colle Tosto

Mountain peak located within the Sibillini Mountains range.

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Cima del Redentore

Cima del Redentore is a mountain of Sibillini Mountains of Apennines.

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Monte Cucco

Mount Cucco is a mountain located in Umbria, along the Umbrian-Marche Apennines, in the area of Gubbio, included in the territory of the…

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Cima del Lago

Standing at 2,422 meters, this peak in the Sibillini Mountains marks the border between the Marche and Umbria regions.

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Pizzo del Diavolo

A prominent peak within the Sibillini Mountains massif known for its rugged terrain.

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Giardini del Frontone

Historic 18th-century gardens in Perugia's Borgo Bello district, featuring a neoclassical amphitheater and an avenue of holm oaks.

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Cascata alta

Waterfall located along the Menotre river near the village of Pale.

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Balza di Mezzogiorno

Natural viewpoint overlooking the Menotre valley and the Apennine ridges.

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Gorgo del Ciliegio

Natural waterfall located within the Sentino river valley.

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Cascata bassa 10

One of several sequential waterfalls along the Menotre river trekking path near Foligno.

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Cascata bassa 11

Lower waterfall situated on the Menotre river trail.

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Cascata bassa 8 (doppia)

Double waterfall formation located along the Menotre river near Pale.

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Cascata bassa 5

Waterfall located along the Menotre river hiking route.

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Cascata alta

Waterfall situated in the Menotre river valley.

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