Lago di Scanno, Natural lake in Sagittario Valley, Abruzzo, Italy.
The lake extends between the mountains at 930 meters elevation, featuring clear waters and reaching depths of 32 meters.
A landslide from Mount Genzana blocked the Tasso River at the end of the last ice age, creating this natural water basin.
The Church of Madonna del Lago, built in 1702 on the shore, contains an altar integrated into the natural rock formation.
Visitors access the lake through a southern beach area equipped with boat rentals, umbrellas, and dining facilities.
The lake forms a perfect heart shape when viewed from specific mountain vantage points along the Sentiero del Cuore trail.
Location: Scanno
Location: Villalago
Elevation above the sea: 930 m
GPS coordinates: 41.92000,13.86389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
These lakes display Europe's natural diversity. From Italian lakes in the Dolomites to clear waters in the Scottish Highlands, these locations remain free from mass tourism. The waters lie in alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historical landscapes.
Natural formations and structures display heart shapes when observed from aerial views. The locations include islands, coral reefs, mountain lakes and mangrove forests. These geographic features are found across regions including Croatia, Australia, Japan, French Polynesia and United States.
Chiesa della Madonna del Lago
662 m
Hermitage of Sant'Egidio
1.2 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Valle
2.3 km
Sant'Eustachio
2.3 km
Rocca di Villalago
2.9 km
Fontana Sarracco
2.3 km
Chiesa della Madonna di Costantinopoli
2.3 km
Palazzo di Rienzo
2.3 km
Fontana del Pisciarello
2.2 km
Palazzo Serafini
2.2 km
Sant'Antonio da Padova
2.1 km
Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto
2.7 km
Museo della lana
2.6 km
San Rocco
2.3 km
Palazzo De Angelis
2.4 km
Madonna delle Grazie
2.4 km
San Giovanni Battista
2.4 km
Palazzo Mosca
2.3 km
Chiesa della Madonna Addolorata
2.9 km
Sant'Antonio Abate
2.4 km
Chiesa delle Anime Sante
2.3 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
2.5 km
Vecchio municipio
2.8 km
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
1.3 km
San Michele Arcangelo
1.5 km
Palazzo Serafini-Ciancarelli
2.4 km
Museo delle tradizioni del lavoro
2.7 km
Palazzo Colarossi
2.4 kmReviews
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