Riserva naturale dell'Abbadia di Fiastra

The reserve encompasses 1,800 hectares of protected land between Tolentino and Urbisaglia municipalities, featuring forests, agricultural landscapes, and waterways at elevations from 130 to 306 meters.

The Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria di Chiaravalle di Fiastra, built in the 12th century, operated as a significant monastic center until its destruction in 1422 during regional conflicts.

The territory includes a Farm Museum, Archaeological Collection, and Wine Museum that document the agricultural practices and historical developments of the Marche region.

Visitors access numerous facilities including information desks, guided tours, bike rentals, bird observation hides, restaurants, and extensive nature trails throughout the protected area.

The reserve contains La Selva, the last remaining example of original Marche hill forest, preserved through centuries first by Cistercian monks and later by the Bandini family.

Location: Province of Macerata

Inception: 1985

Website: http://parks.it/riserva.statale.abbadia.fiastra

GPS coordinates: 43.22010,13.39210

Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:08