Lake of the Idols, Foreste Casentinesi

Name: Lake of the Idols
Address: Foreste Casentinesi, Italy

#3 among attractions in Foreste Casentinesi

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake of the Idols is a lake located in Arezzo Province, Tuscany, Italy. It is located 1,380 metres above sea level atop Monte Falterona, about 600 metres from the source of the river Arno. Situated near an ancient road linking Etruria with the Adriatic port cities of Romagna, it is known for one of the largest archaeological finds of the Etruscan civilization; over 600 bronze statuettes of Etruscan and Roman origin, along with thousands of other figurines from Cisalpine Gaul and Umbria, were discovered within the lake. ()

Elevation: 4222 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°52'0"N, 11°40'60"E

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Foreste Casentinesi Italy

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Lake of the Idols – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wool museum, Monte Falterona, Giardino Botanico di Valbonella, Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

4.6 miS
43°48'8"N • 11°42'31"E
Wool museum, Stia
118 min walk • Art museum, Museum
0.8 miE
Sandstone mountain peak
Monte Falterona, Foreste Casentinesi
22 min walk • Monte Falterona is a mountain in the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apeninnes, in the Casentino traditional region, standing at 1,654 m. It is part of the Casentino forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park.
4.8 miE
Botanical garden
Giardino Botanico di Valbonella, Foreste Casentinesi
124 min walk • The Giardino Botanico di Valbonella is a nature preserve and botanical garden in the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park, about 3 kilometers from Corniolo, Santa Sofia, Province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Located at an altitude of 700 meters, it has a surface of two hectares.
4.7 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Stia
120 min walk • The parish church of Santa Maria Assunta is a sacred building located in Piazza Tanucci, Stia.
5.7 miS
Church
Propositura del Santissimo Nome di Gesù, Pratovecchio Stia
146 min walk • The Propositura del Santissimo Nome di Gesù is the main Catholic place of worship in Pratovecchio, located in Piazza Landino.
5.2 miNW
Church
Abbazia di San Godenzo, San Godenzo
133 min walk • San Gaudenzio Abbey was a Benedictine abbey, located in the municipality of San Godenzo.
1.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Falco, Foreste Casentinesi
38 min walk • Mount Falco is the highest mountain of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines.