Monti Sibillini (Fermo side)
Province of Fermo
The Fermo side of the Sibillini includes the municipalities of Amandola, Montefortino, Montemonaco and Smerillo. From Montemonaco, legendary excursions depart towards Monte Sibilla (2,173 m) and the Cave of the Sibyl, mentioned in numerous esoteric and prophetic medieval traditions. The Gole dell'Infernaccio are a spectacular canyon carved by the Tenna river, passable on foot up to the Hermitage of San Leonardo.
Monte Sibilla
2,173 m
Other places in Fermo
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