In the Biogenetic Reserve of Vallombrosa (Fi), in the Florentine Mountains, on the northern slopes of the Pratomagno Massif, there are the tallest plants of the whole Italian peninsula; Monumental plants that the particular microclimate of Vallombrosa has made them grow to heights never seen in Italy. These are plants of the species Pseudotsuga menziesii, or the Douglas fir.
(taken from: ecomuseomontagnafiorentina.it/siti-di-interesse/vallombrosa/albero-pi%C3%B9-alto-d-italia/)

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the paths wind through tall trees, you can only hear the sound of their light rustling in the wind. Nice place!

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