Moncodeno, Glacial cirque in Esino Lario, Italy
The Moncodeno cirque contains over 500 caves within its natural amphitheater, situated between 1,700 and 2,300 meters in the Bergamasque Alps.
Leonardo da Vinci visited the Ghiacciaia del Moncodeno, a natural ice cave that maintains freezing temperatures throughout summer months in the fifteenth century.
The Ecomuseum Grigne preserves geological specimens, minerals, and archaeological artifacts that document the evolution of human settlements in this Alpine region.
Visitors can explore numerous caves in the karst landscape, including the Complesso del Releccio Alfredo Bini, which extends 1,313 meters below ground.
The natural ice formation in Ghiacciaia del Moncodeno persists year-round due to specific geological conditions that maintain subzero temperatures.
Location: Esino Lario
Part of: Ecomuseum Grigne
GPS coordinates: 45.94430,9.38750
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:52
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