Monumento naturale delle Cascate dell'Acqua Fraggia

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Monumento naturale delle Cascate dell'Acqua Fraggia

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Monumento naturale delle Cascate dell'Acqua Fraggia, Natural monument in Piuro, Italy

The Acqua Fraggia waterfalls create a double cascade system that flows through the Alpine landscape of Lombardy's Valchiavenna region.

The natural monument received official protection status in 1984, marking a significant step in preserving the natural heritage of Sondrio province.

Leonardo da Vinci recorded these waterfalls in his Codex Atlanticus, noting their remarkable height and natural configuration in the Mera River valley.

The park features equipped walking paths with viewing platforms that allow visitors to observe the waterfalls from multiple vantage points.

The stream originates at Pizzo del Lago at 3050 meters, marking the watershed between the North Sea and Mediterranean drainage basins.

Location: Piuro

Inception: 1984

GPS coordinates: 46.33147,9.43767

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:44

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