Monte Penna
Monte Penna is a mountain (1,735 m) on the border between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, part of the Ligurian Apennines. It is included in the Natural Regional Park of the Aveto, and overlooks the Val di Taro; the sources of both the Taro and Ceno Rivers are located in Monte Penna's slope.
| Monte Penna | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,735 m (5,692 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 384 m (1,260 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 44°28′52.9″N 9°29′34.1″E |
| Geography | |
  Monte Penna Location in Italy | |
| Location | Liguria/Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Parent range | Ligurian Apennines |
The name derives from the ancient Celtic deity Penn, who was believed to reside here by the Ligures.
References
- Salvo, Marco; Canossini, Daniele (2003). Appennino ligure e tosco-emiliano. Club Alpino Italiano and Touring Club Italiano. p. 154. ISBN 8836527752.
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