Monte delle Rose

Monte delle Rose

Monte delle Rose from Bivona
Highest point
Elevation 1,426 m (4,678 ft)
Coordinates 37°39′N 12°25′E / 37.650°N 12.417°E / 37.650; 12.417Coordinates: 37°39′N 12°25′E / 37.650°N 12.417°E / 37.650; 12.417
Geography
Monte delle Rose

Sicily, southern Italy

Parent range Monti Sicani

Monte delle Rose is a mountain in the Monti Sicani, in Sicily, southern Italy. It has an elevation of 1,426 metres (4,678 ft).

Description

The Monte delle Rose is located at the boundary with Sosio Valley Natural Reserve. Historically, it was mentioned by Aristotle and Pliny the Elder and was famous for its herbs, studied by numerous botanists.


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