Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna
This national park, located in central Italy, is celebrated for its verdant forests, diverse wildlife, and historical landmarks offering rich opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and cultural exploration.
About Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna encompasses over 92,000 acres of protected area straddling the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central Italy. The park is renowned for its dense forests, especially the majestic beech and fir woods, which house an impressive array of fauna including wolves, deer, and eagles. Historically, this park holds significant meaning with numerous ancient monasteries and hermitages such as the Monastery of Camaldoli and the Sanctuary of La Verna, where St. Francis of Assisi received the stigmata. Recreation opportunities abound, with hundreds of kilometers of trails offering routes for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors are drawn to its scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and the tranquility of its natural environments.
Highlights
Monte Falterona, the source of the Arno River offering panoramic views
The ancient beech forests home to diverse wildlife
Camaldoli Monastery, a historic spiritual retreat in the forest
Sanctuary of La Verna, a site of pilgrimage with stunning architecture
Notable Natural Features
Monte Falterona
A mountain where the Arno River originates, offering extensive vistas.
Camaldoli Monastery
A monastery founded in the 11th century, still an active monastic community.
Sanctuary of La Verna
A significant religious site tied to Saint Francis of Assisi.