Monte Catria

The Monte Catria is a mountain in the central Apennines, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, central Italy. The highest peak is at 1,702 metres (5,584 ft) above sea level.

Monte Catria
Panorama from Arcevia
Highest point
Elevation1,702 m (5,584 ft)
Prominence1,065 m (3,494 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates43°27′42″N 12°42′16″E
Geography
Monte Catria is located in Italy
Monte Catria
Monte Catria
Location in Italy
LocationMarche, Italy
Parent rangeCentral Apennines

It is a massif of limestone rocks dating to some 200 million years ago.

Historically, it marked the boundary between the Exarchate of Ravenna and the Duchy of Spoleto

The source of the Cesano river is located nearby.

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