리그나노 술아르노‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪19‬개의 천연기념물

A chapel dedicated to Saint Gualbert, patron saint of foresters, stands next to the Holy Beech Tree, which, according to tradition/legend, sprouts leaves before the others and sheds them later. The current beech tree is a scion of the old tree, which, according to annals, dates back to the 8th/10th century and is said to have had a circumference of 3 meters and a height of 25 meters. The site is easily accessible with a short detour from the road leading up to Secchieta. It is located a short distance upstream from the Abbey.

Mount Secchieta lies between the municipalities of Reggello and Montemignaio. The peak, approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, is part of the Pratomagno ridge and separates the Casentino valley from the Upper Valdarno valley. There is a refuge there, which can also be reached by a paved road.

Rifugio Secchieta, with its cyclist museum featuring many interesting jerseys. The sandwiches are excellent, and the view is beautiful.

Beginning of May 2025, it was closed.

Beautiful trees imported from the United States, they are called the Giants of Italy as they are the tallest in Italy

This monument is situated within the scenic natural reserve of Monte Ceceri in Fiesole, an area closely associated with Leonardo's early experiments and studies. Leonardo da Vinci is celebrated here with a stone engraving in Piazzale Leonardo, which references his famous work on the flight of birds. This location is historically significant as it is believed to be the testing ground for his flying machine, the "Grande Nibbio." The panoramic views from this spot not only offer a glimpse into Leonardo's life but also provide breathtaking vistas over Florence and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can follow the CAI path 7, starting from the Cave di Maiano, leading to this historically rich piazza. The walk through the nature reserve, past historical quarries, and up to Piazzale Leonardo is a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit for those exploring the Via degli Dei.

Supposedly the first manned flight attempt took place here on January 3, 1506, when the genius Leonardo da Vinci and his colleague Tommaso Masini, known as Zoroastro da Peretola, took to the air and took a flight path towards Florence.

The tallest trees in Italy are found in the Vallombrosa Biogenetic Nature Reserve. The giant specimens were scaled and measured by SuPerAlberi, a team of expert and passionate agronomists, arborists, photographers, tree-climbers as well as experts in environmental education and communication who have been working for almost 30 years in Italy, Europe and the world to study, protect and care for monumental trees. The method used is the one universally recognized as scientifically more rigorous, i.e. direct measurement, by climbing the plant, the so-called direct tape drop. In Mandria the "king" and "queen" of Vallombrosa were elected with heights of 62.45 and 59.83 meters respectively and circumferences of 3.31 and 3.44 meters (indicative age: 105 years). (Source: https://www.carabinieri.it/media---comunicazione/natura/la-rivista/home/tetiche/ambiente/i-giganti-di-vallombrosa )