Monti Simbruini

Coordinates: 41°47′28″N 13°38′45″E / 41.79111°N 13.64583°E The Monti Simbruini are a mountain range in central Italy, a part of Apennines mountain system.

The 'Simbruini' name derives from the Latin sub imbribus ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's Alps".

Geography

The range runs along the border of the Lazio and Abruzzo regions. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at 2,015 metres (6,611 ft) in elevation. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Ciociaria ranges.

The headwaters of the River Aniene are in the range.

Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini

The Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini, which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983. [1] It has an area of 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi).

The regional park and mountains include the comuni (villages) of: Camerata Nuova, Cervara di Roma (Campaegli), Filettino, Jenne, Subiaco (Monte Livata), Trevi nel Lazio, and Vallepietra.

Natural history

Habitats

Habitats in the Monti Simbruini include: the Apennine deciduous montane forest ecoregion, in the Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests Biome; and the Italian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests ecoregion, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub Biome.

Flora

Fauna

References

  1. ↑ founded on January 29, 1983
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