Monti Cimini

The Monti Cimini, in English: Cimini Hills, are a range of densely wooded volcanic hills approximately 56 km (35 mi) north-west of Rome. They are part of the Antiapennine range, facing the Apennines main range towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. They are situated in the centre of Tuscia Viterbese, the highest point at Mount Cimino, 1,053 m (3,455 ft) above sea level. Lake Vico, a volcanic crater lake, is situated in the hills.

This article is about the Cimini hills in Italy. For the surname, see Cimini (surname). For the Cimini family, see Cimino family.
Monti Cimini
The Mount Fogliano and Lake Vico.
Highest point
Elevation1,053 m (3,455 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Geography
Monti Cimini is located in Italy
Monti Cimini
Parent rangeAntiapennine
Geology
Age of rock1.35-0.94 myr
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Caldera
Lava dome
Last eruptionPleistocene

The vegetation is predominantly beech forestation. The area is renowned for its hot springs, renaissance villas and Etruscan ruins.

See also


42°21′30″N 12°10′40″E


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