National Park "Monti Sibillini"
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National Park "Monti Sibillini", whose name can be translated as Mystery Mountain Park, situated on the territory of 71, 5 thousand hectares in the Italian regions of Umbria and Marche. It was created in 1993, the year for the protection of the landscape, which combines the magical nature, ancient history and rich culture. The main peak of the Sibillini mountain range, located in the heart of Italy, is Monte Vettori (2476 m). In total, the park is located 10 peaks whose height exceeds 2000 meters - Monte Sibilla, Redentore, Monte Priora, Monte Ardzhentella and others. The eastern slopes of the mountains are characterized by narrow river valleys Azo, Tenna and amber, and on the western slopes are situated plain Pian di Castellucci. Apart from a few rivers, the park has an artificial lake Fiastra and Lago di Pilato.

Flora Park shows 1800 species of plants, among which there are the Apennine edelweiss, alpine yellow backache, stemless campion, martagon lily, bearberry, and a huge variety of orchids. In the forests you can see the downy oaks, hmelegraby, white ash, Austrian oak, chestnut, hornbeam, beech and white maple. A variety of ecosystems of the park are home to numerous species of animals - wolves, wild cats, porcupines, rare martens, snow voles and deer. And the birds are home to over 150 species! This golden eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, rock partridge, snow finches, and alpine jackdaws.

But in addition to the wild "Monti Sibillini" and rich in historical and architectural monuments - ancient abbeys and churches, castles and medieval towns that lie on the slopes and at the foot of the mountains. Among the most interesting buildings - the church of San Vincenzo in Amandola, churches Madonna del ambergris in montefortino, Santa Maria in Kazalikkio in Montemonaco, Santa Maria in Pantano in Montegallo, monasteries Montesanto, Santa Scholastica and Madonna delle Grazie in Norcia, the abbey of Sant Eutitsio in Precu, hermitage of Grotta dei Frati in Chessapalombo and others.

An interesting for tourists can visit the town Wyss, founded 10 centuries before the Roman Empire, and remarkable for its castles and watchtowers. Nearby is the gorge of Gola della Valnerina, rugged swift river Neroy. In the northern part of the park are the so-called meadow Ranolo summer are covered with the beauty of orchids and lilies. There, in the valley Fiastrone is Grotta dei Frati - an ancient monastery. And if you go down the river to Lake Fiastra, you'll find a secluded valley of Acquasanta with picturesque waterfalls and grottoes bear. No less interesting can be a walk to the lake Lago di Pilato, located at the top of Monte Vettori - according to legend, in the waters of the lake buried himself Pontius Pilate. Not far from this place is the Gola del Infernachchio - Gorge, which are clearly visible traces of the turbulent river Tenna.

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