Monte Penna

Monte Penna is a mountain (1,735 m) on the border between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, part of the Ligurian Appennines. It is included in the Natural Regional Park of the Aveto, and overlooks the Val di Taro; the sources of both the Taro and Ceno Rivers are located in Monte Penna's slope.

Monte Penna
Highest point
Elevation1,735 m (5,692 ft)[1]
Listing
Coordinates44°28′52.9″N 9°29′34.1″E
Geography
Monte Penna
Location in Italy
LocationLiguria/Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Parent rangeLigurian Appennines

The name derives from the ancient Celtic deity Penn, who was believed to reside here by the Ligures.

References

  1. Salvo, Marco; Canossini, Daniele (2003). Appennino ligure e tosco-emiliano. Club Alpino Italiano and Touring Club Italiano. p. 154. ISBN 8836527752.
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