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Etymology
  
Ancient tribal name

Type of rock
  
Country
  
Parent range
  
Region
  
Province
  
District
  
Province of Latina

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Orogeny
  
Southern Apenninic Orogeny

Similar
  
Monti Ausoni, Monte Semprevisa, Pontine Marshes, Monti Ernici, Aurunci Mountains

I monti lepini


The Monti Lepini (Italian: Lepini mountains) are a mountain range which belongs to the Anti-Apennines of the Lazio region of central Italy, between the two provinces of Latina and Rome.

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Map of Monti Lepini, 04010 Norma, Province of Latina, Italy

The range borders to the north with the Colli Albani, to the east with the Ciociaria, to the south with the Monti Ausoni and to the west with the Pontinian Plain. The highest peak is the Monte Semprevisa (1,536 m).

The name derives probably from the Latin lapis (stone), referring to the mountains’ limestone rocks. In ancient times the area was settled by the Volsci.

The most striking natural feature is the Gardens of Ninfa. There are also numerous grottoes, including some of the most significant in central Italy. The wildlife of the mountains includes peregrine falcons, griffons and Apennine wolves.

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References

Monti Lepini Wikipedia


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