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Mount Amiata
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42 ° 53 ′ 17 ″ N 11 ° 37 ′ 22 ″ E

the mount Amiata ((it)Monte Amiata) is a mountain range in southern Tuscany, an ancient volcano, renowned since Antiquity for its cinnabar (mercury oxide) deposits.

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Its summit at 1,874 meters, which overlooks an excellent panorama, is a magnificent area to explore (note: paid parking even under the trees).

Its location makes it an ideal destination for those looking for a sporting holiday, winter or summer, a few kilometers from the Val d'Orcia, Etruscan places and museums and Renaissance monuments, a magnificent place to spend a holiday on foot or on horseback. , with hikes between all the medieval places of the villages which surround the massif.

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  • Lorena Logo indicating a link to the website – Hotel restaurant in 3 km of Arcidosso (Aiuole)

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