Monte Velino

#2490 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Monte Velino is a mountain in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy, part of the Abruzzo Apennines. Located nearby the boundary with Lazio, between the Fucino plain and the Aterno, Salto and Velino rivers' valleys, it is the highest peak in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park, the highest point in the Tiber basin, and the third highest peak in the whole Apennines. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8159 ftCoordinates: 42°9'0"N, 13°22'0"E

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Monte Velino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alba Fucens, Campo Felice, Chiesa di Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta, Santa Maria della Vittoria.

5.4 miSE
Town, Museum
Alba Fucens
137 min walk • Nestled amid the rugged beauty of the Abruzzo region in Italy, Alba Fucens presents a remarkable journey through time for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. This ancient town, now an archaeological site, was once a strategic Roman stronghold established in...
6.2 miNE
Ski area, Winter sport
Campo Felice
158 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Italy's Apennine Mountains, Campo Felice is a winter wonderland that beckons ski enthusiasts from around the globe. This ski area, known for its breathtaking views and powdery slopes, is a premier destination for those looking to carve their way...
1.8 miSW
Church, Historical place
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta
46 min walk • Chiesa di Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta is a Romanesque church in Rosciolo dei Marsi, in western Abruzzo, central Italy.
5.4 miS
Monastery
Santa Maria della Vittoria
139 min walk • The Abbey of Santa Maria della Vittoria was a Cistercian monastery located in Scurcola Marsicana, Province of L'Aquila, Italy.
5.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello Orsini
131 min walk • Castello Orsini is a Middle Ages castle in Massa d'Albe, Province of L'Aquila.
4 miS
42°5'33"N • 13°21'53"E
Comune Magliano de' Marsi, Magliano de' Marsi
102 min walk • City hall
3.6 miSE
Locality
Massa d'Albe
93 min walk • One of the main attractions in Massa d'Albe is the imposing Albe Fortress, which dates back to the medieval era. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ruins of this historic stronghold and imagine what life was like in ancient times.