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Monti Simbruini


Coordinates: 41°47′28″N 13°38′45″E / 41.79111°N 13.64583°E / 41.79111; 13.64583 The Monti Simbruini are a mountain range in central Italy, a part of Apennines mountain system.

The 'Simbruini' name derives from the Latin sub imbribus ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's Alps".

The range runs along the border of the Lazio and Abruzzo regions. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at 2,015 metres (6,611 ft) in elevation. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Ciociaria ranges.

The headwaters of the River Aniene are in the range.

The Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini, which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983. It has an area of 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi).

The regional park and mountains include the comuni (villages) of: Camerata Nuova, Cervara di Roma (Campaegli), Filettino, Jenne, Subiaco (Monte Livata), Trevi nel Lazio, and Vallepietra.


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