Colfiorito

Built around a medieval fortified settlement on the Colfiorito plateau, Colfiorito grew into a small Apennine community within the municipality of Foligno. At roughly 760 metres above sea level, it lies beside the Colfiorito Marsh, the remnant of an ancient lake and the core of the Colfiorito Regional Natural Park. Wet grassland, reeds and seasonal water make this protected area an important habitat for birdlife in eastern Umbria. Nearby, the archaeological area of Plestia preserves traces of an ancient settlement, while the church of Santa Maria di Plestia stands on the plain. Open fields and wooded slopes give the plateau a distinct character from central Umbria’s valleys. Find related webcams across the Umbrian Apennines to build a fuller picture of the Colfiorito plateau.

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