Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve
Province of Macerata
The Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve protects 1,800 hectares of Marche countryside around the splendid Chiaravalle di Fiastra Abbey, founded by Cistercian monks in 1142. The abbey is perfectly preserved and still inhabited by a community of monks today. The Selva wood, one of the last lowland forests in Italy, is home to monumental oaks. Walking and cycling paths, picnicking, wine museum.
Abbey
Cistercian, 1142
Extension
1,800 ha
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