Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna encompasses over 92,000 acres of protected area straddling the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central Italy. The park is renowned for its dense forests, especially the majestic beech and fir woods, which house an impressive array of fauna including wolves, deer, and eagles. Historically, this park holds significant meaning with numerous ancient monasteries and hermitages such as the Monastery of Camaldoli and the Sanctuary of La Verna, where St. Francis of Assisi received the stigmata. Recreation opportunities abound, with hundreds of kilometers of trails offering routes for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors are drawn to its scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and the tranquility of its natural environments.
