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# 72 •novemBER 16 , 2015
Green meadows, thick forests, teeming
streams, hidden gorges and towering
waterfalls create all together a painting
of rare beauty: we are in Valnerina, one
of the most beautiful areas in Umbria region. The Nera River Park, better known
as “Waters' Park”, because of its hydrographic abundance, offers visitors an unspoilt natural landascape, populated by
a rich variety of flora and fauna.
dug. By means of this plumbing system
work, the waters' flow from the area of
Velino was directed towards the area of
Nera via a route that included the exact
drop where, today, it is possible to admire these beautiful waterfalls.
There are many trails available for entering the hidden corners of the park. The
different duration and difficulty levels allow the visitor to choose the most approIn the park there are the famous Marmo- priate route.
re Falls, a mass of water that falls from
a height of 165 metres: a breathtaking Rafting, canoeing and canyoning are
spectacle originated by nature's sponta- reserved for those looking for strong
neity and human intelligence. Their ori- emotions. Anyway, the assistance provigin, in fact, dates back to Roman times, ded by skilled personnel in loco allows
when Roman Curia pit was originally everyone to try this type of adventure.
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