Due to the geological conditions, the composition of the rocks and the morphology of the Apennines zone, the region hosts quite many and very interesting caves. Located in the municipality of Cappadocia, at 22 km/13.6 mi in the west of Avenzzano, this cavities date back to Bronze Age.
In the main cave, there have been discovered human bone rests and testimonies since Neolithic period. The cave named by a noble Roman of the fourteenth century which lived in the area. The outside of the cave presents remarkable vegetation due to partly to elevated humidity in the interior of the cave.
In the vicinity of this cave, we can meet the natural sinkhole Ovido Verrecchie, with its impressive abyss of 300m/984ft. Shortly after the central hall, called ‘Le Firme’, the Marcello well is formed with a depth of 48 m/157 ft and 15 m/49 ft wide. The hall continues for another 23 m/75.4 ft downwards. The underground pond forms a spectacular waterfall where starts a second well, the Grande Scivollo, with a depth of 26 m/85.3 ft. At the end of the well it is formed a wide and high chamber which is paved with rocks and debris. On the opposite side from the Grande Scivollo, a narrow tunnel is identified, entirely formed by calcite. Trail facilities operate till afternoon.
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If you are looking for a great destination for caving, Abruzzo region, in central Italy with several very interesting caves- result of particular geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone- is your destination.
For the enthusiast of speleology and spelunking, the numerous and particular caves in Abruzzo region offer moments of real fun and excitement, due to the geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone.
Abruzzo region, in central Italy, is a great destination for the passionate of the two wheels. Motorcycling in the Apennines mountain chain can be a very stimulating adventure.
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Motorcycling in the Apennines mountain chain is a very exciting adventure for the passionate of the two wheels and Abruzzo region, in central Italy, is the destination for this unique activity.
The numerous caves in Abruzzo region, in central Italy, are the result of particular geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone and can offer to speleology and spelunking enthusiast special moments of excitement!
The Apennines mountain chain creates impressive scenery and an excellent natural routes network in Abruzzo region, in central Italy which is ideal for the enthusiast of the two wheels.
The stunning Pescara is the capital city of the Province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is also located on the Adriatic coast at the mouth of Aterno-Pescara River.
