Parco della Sponga, Natural park in Canistro, Italy.
Located in the Simbruini mountain range at 800 meters elevation, Parco della Sponga spans 20 hectares between Canistro Inferiore and Canistro Superiore villages.
During the 16th century, the mountainous area near the border of the Kingdom of Naples and Papal States provided refuge for local bandits.
A water trail established in 2010 offers educational paths where students learn about the natural water cycle and local ecosystems.
The park contains two lakes connected by a creek, with the upper lake flowing into the larger lower lake through natural waterfalls.
The La Sponga stream disappears and resurfaces through rocky cliffs, creating a natural phenomenon that gave the park its name, meaning sponge in local dialect.
Location: Canistro
Official opening: 1993
GPS coordinates: 41.92440,13.39560
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:35
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