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{{Short description|Mountain range in Italy}}

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The '''Monti Simbruini''' are a [[mountain range]] in central [[Italy]], a part of [[Apennines]] mountain system.
The '''Monti Simbruini''' are a [[mountain range]] in central Italy, a part of [[Apennines]] mountain system.


The 'Simbruini' name derives from ''Simbruvium'', a lake formed by the river [[Aniene|Anio]], situated in the territory of the [[Aequi]]; it may derive from [[Latin language|Latin]] ''sub imbribus'' ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's [[Alps]]".
The 'Simbruini' name derives from ''Simbruvium'', a lake formed by the river [[Aniene|Anio]], situated in the territory of the [[Aequi]]; it may derive from [[Latin language|Latin]] ''sub imbribus'' ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's [[Alps]]".
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The Monti Simbruini mark a part of the border between [[Abruzzo]] and [[Lazio]]. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Carseolani Mountains.
The Monti Simbruini mark a part of the border between [[Abruzzo]] and [[Lazio]]. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Carseolani Mountains.
The range's highest peak is [[Monte Cotento]], at {{convert|2015|m|ft}} in elevation.
The range's highest peak is [[Monte Cotento]], at {{convert|2015|m|ft}} in elevation.


The [[headwaters]] of the [[Aniene|River Aniene]] are in the range. The [[Liri]] river, one of the main Italian rivers, also originates in the mountains ([[Petrella Liri]]).
The [[headwaters]] of the [[Aniene|River Aniene]] are in the range. The [[Liri]] river, one of the main Italian rivers, also originates in the mountains ([[Petrella Liri]]).
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==Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini==
==Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini==
The '''Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini''', which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983. <ref>founded on January 29, 1983</ref> It has an area of {{convert|300|km2|mi2}}.
The '''Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini''', which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983.<ref>founded on January 29, 1983</ref> It has an area of {{convert|300|km2|mi2}}.


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


==Natural history==
==Natural history==
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====Flora====
====Flora====
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*[[Fagus sylvatica|European Beech]] — ''Fagus sylvatica'' (primary tree species)
*[[Fagus sylvatica|European Beech]] — ''Fagus sylvatica'' (primary tree species)
*[[Castanea sativa|Sweet Chestnut]] — ''Castanea sativa''
*[[Castanea sativa|Sweet Chestnut]] — ''Castanea sativa''
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*[[Vaccinium vitis-idaea|Lingonberry]] — ''Vaccinium vitis-idaea''
*[[Vaccinium vitis-idaea|Lingonberry]] — ''Vaccinium vitis-idaea''
*[[Violet (plant)|Violet]] species
*[[Violet (plant)|Violet]] species
{{Div col end}}


====Fauna====
====Fauna====
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*[[Aesculapian snake]]
*[[Aesculapian snake]]
*[[Barn owl]]
*[[Western barn owl|Barn owl]]
*[[Beech marten]]
*[[Beech marten]]
*[[Boar]]
*[[Boar]]
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*[[Eurasian sparrowhawk]]
*[[Eurasian sparrowhawk]]
*[[European hedgehog]]
*[[European hedgehog]]
*[[Fox]]
*Fox
*[[Golden eagle]]
*[[Golden eagle]]
*[[Northern goshawk]]
*[[Northern goshawk]]
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*[[Vipera aspis]]
*[[Vipera aspis]]
*[[Wild cat]]
*[[Wild cat]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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{{commonscat|Monti Simbruini}}
==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Monti Simbruini}}
*[http://www.parks.it/parco.monti.simbruini/Eindex.html Parks.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park]
*[http://www.parks.it/parco.monti.simbruini/Eindex.html Parks.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park]
*[http://www.tibursuperbum.it/ita/escursioni/montisimbruini/index.htm Tibursuperbum.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park] {{in lang|it}}
*[http://www.tibursuperbum.it/ita/escursioni/montisimbruini/index.htm Tibursuperbum.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park] {{in lang|it}}


{{Mountains of Lazio}}
{{Mountains of Lazio}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Mountain ranges of Italy]]
[[Category:Mountain ranges of Italy]]

Latest revision as of 10:32, 18 November 2024

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

The 'Simbruini' name derives from Simbruvium, a lake formed by the river Anio, situated in the territory of the Aequi; it may derive from Latin sub imbribus ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's Alps".

Geography

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The Monti Simbruini mark a part of the border between Abruzzo and Lazio. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Carseolani Mountains. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at 2,015 metres (6,611 ft) in elevation.

The headwaters of the River Aniene are in the range. The Liri river, one of the main Italian rivers, also originates in the mountains (Petrella Liri).

On the Lazio side of the mountain range, between the provinces of Rome and Frosinone, a natural park has been established, the Parco naturale regionale Monti Simbruini.

Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini

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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

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Habitats

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Habitats in the Monti Simbruini include: the Apennine deciduous montane forests 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

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Fauna

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References

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  1. ^ founded on January 29, 1983
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