Monte Morello, Mountain summit in Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
This mountain rises to 934 meters (3,064 feet) and has three distinct peaks named Poggio all'Aia, Poggio Casaccia, and Poggio Cornacchiaia in the Florence valley. The slopes are covered with oak forests, chestnuts, black pines, and white firs.
The Romans called this mountain Mons Maurillus, and its name was recorded in documents from 790 during the Lombard period. The name possibly came from an ancient landowner in the area.
The Parish Church of Sant'Andrea in Cercina on the slope holds religious artworks and shows the spiritual importance this place has held for the local community.
Several marked trails of varying difficulty levels lead to the summit, ranging from easy to challenging routes. Two of the paths feature educational panels that provide information about the local environment.
The slopes shelter a surprising mix of larger wild animals including wild boar, deer, and wolves that coexist in the same forest. This animal population is uncommon for an area so close to the city and shows how natural the landscape remains.
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