Information and Culture in the Apennines
The Bolognese Apennines: what is there to visit?
By Redazione Published: 17/07/2023
The Bolognese Apennines are a very fascinating mountain region located in the province of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is an area renowned for its natural beauty, its historical and cultural wealth, and for the…
Mountains as a synonym for... happiness and joy
By Redazione Published: 09/02/2018
Anyone who has been to the mountains at least once knows it well. Every walk becomes a chance to reflect on the unpredictability of life, which can surprise you when you least expect it.At every…
Mountains, a synonym for: "silence"
By Redazione Published: 22/11/2015
There is no need to offer any special proof to understand that the mountains are a synonym for silence. Silence is one of the many main reasons why we hikers go to the mountains. It…
The Bunker and the open-air history museum of Monte Soratte
By Redazione Published: 19/08/2014
A place of historical importance, unique of its kind and deeply evocative. For those who heard the stories of the Second World War straight from their grandparents' own lips, this place not far from Rome…
Rifugio di Sant'Elia (Collelongo, Aq)
By Redazione Published: 07/08/2014
It does not stand on very high peaks; we are talking about mountains that barely top 2000 metres. That does not mean the area and the hut deserve to be ignored. Quite the opposite... The…
Aia del Venti picnic area
By Redazione Published: 06/08/2014
The Aia del Venti picnic area is located along the Strada Provinciale Aiole, not far from Prato le Macinaie. Near the Hotel Gatto d'Oro you can easily spot large parking areas where you can leave…
Hotel "Le Macinaie" - a stay on Monte Amiata
By Redazione Published: 22/04/2014
they have managed to make intelligent use of the land without spoiling it.There is a hotel, on the slopes of Monte Amiata, called "Le Macinaie". They have been hoteliers for over forty years and do…
Grotta del Gesso, a marvel in the Matese Regional Park
By Emidio Civitillo Published: 22/04/2014
The “Grotta del gesso” (Gypsum Cave), a marvel at high altitude in the Matese Regional Park. This very unusual “cave” lies at an altitude of over 1300 metres above sea level, on the front side…
The Strada delle Vette road (Monte Botte Donato)
By Redazione Published: 14/09/2013
However you choose to travel this road, by car, by mountain bike or on a trek of several days, this proposal is really stimulating; this route in fact runs at an average altitude of over…