Lakes and Nature

This selection highlights the diverse hydrologic features of the Rieti and Terni provinces, ranging from the high-altitude glacial waters of Lago della Duchessa at 1,788 meters to the karst basin of Lago di Paterno. The list includes remnants of the ancient Lacus Velinus, such as Lago di Ripa Sottile, and significant reservoirs like Lago del Turano and Lago di Scandarello, which characterize the regional landscape and support local biodiversity within protected nature reserves.