Parco naturale regionale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi, Regional natural park in Province of Ancona, Italy.
The regional park spreads across deep limestone gorges and river valleys in the Apennines, forming one of the largest protected zones in the Marche region. The landscape features sheer cliff walls, cave systems, and forested slopes that shape the dramatic terrain throughout the area.
The area became a protected park in 1997 to preserve its distinctive geological formations and mountain environment. This designation reflected growing recognition of the landscape's ecological importance and its role in safeguarding the region's natural systems.
Ancient villages and churches dot the gorges, showing how people have lived and worshipped in this landscape for centuries. These stone settlements reveal the daily rhythm and spiritual life that shaped this area.
The park offers trails of varying difficulty that wind through gorges, along rivers, and past historical sites. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and be careful on uneven terrain, especially in wet conditions or when exploring cave entrances.
The Frasassi cave system hosts large colonies of rare bat species adapted to underground life. These hidden creatures reveal how the cave ecosystem functions as its own isolated world, rarely seen by visitors exploring above.
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