Pollino
| Pollino | |
|---|---|
| Serra Dolcedorme (high point) | |
Ultra | |
| Coordinates | 39°53′41″N 16°13′03″E / 39.89472°N 16.21750°E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Pollino Italy | |
| Location | Basilicata and Calabria, Italy |
| Parent range | Lucan Apennines |
The Pollino (Italian: Massiccio del Pollino) is a
Apennines, on the border between Basilicata and Calabria, southern Italy, being the highest point of both regions. It became part of the Pollino National Park in 1992. The main peaks include Monte Pollino (2,248 m) and the massif's high point, Serra Dolcedorme (2,267 m), which overlooks the plain of Sibari
.
Geology
Formed from limestone, the Pollino is the highest area in the range, and
petroglyphs
have been found. Canyons have also been carved into the limestone, such as the canyon created by the Raganello stream.
Wildlife
The Pollino is home to a flourishing
eagle owl, roe deer and the rare golden eagle
.
See also
- Calabrian wine
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
- List of Italian regions by highest point
References
- ^ a b c "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Listed as "Monte Dolcedorme". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
External links
- Viaggiare nel pollino Info, accommodation, walking, guide, hiking
- Progetto Pollino Sinkholes and climate analysis
- "Serra Dolcedorme, Italy" on Peakbagger
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