ムッソメーリの天然記念物・トップ5

"The hill, called rocca spaccata or jacca, “fissure”, shows us two parts separated by a void and tradition has it that the rock split with Jesus' last breath on the cross".

Beautiful nature reserve along the Magna Via Francigena. I had problems crossing the river. Hiking poles are an advantage.

The fountains along the country paths are a typical symbol of life in the past. Drinking troughs of evocative beauty quenched the animals' thirst and irrigated the fields such as that of San Matteo, near the raffo and the remains of an ancient ice house Source: https://www.turismoracalmuto.it/scopri

Next to the mines there are QR codes with further information.

The Monte Conca nature reserve, established in 1995, is an exceptional example of a landscape shaped by karst, with impressive underground karst systems that include the Inghiottitoio and Risorgenza caves. This protected area boasts a rich biodiversity, with habitats ranging from Mediterranean scrub to prairies, hosting endemic plant species and animals at risk of extinction, including the fox, the porcupine and the rare Bonelli's eagle.

Mines dating back to the 1800s active until 1964. Between the 1700s and 1900s the Sicilian territory was widely exploited for the extraction of sulfur of which these lands are very rich. In this place there are blow-ups that trace the history of the sulfur mine.

Spectacular passage along the Sicily Divide itinerary. The valley that you cross is a monument to silence. Spectacular view of the canyon a few km from the village of Bompensiere