Record SL-485363 · Wikidata Q1729630
Monte Cavo
''Monte Cavo''
No list classifications
Elevation
949
m
3,114 ft
Prominence
84 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
41.7522° N,
12.7101° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMonte Cavo, or less often, "Monte Albano," is the second highest mountain of the complex of the Alban Hills, near Rome, Italy. An old volcano extinguished around 10,000 years ago, it lies about 20 km (12 mi) from the sea, in the territory of the comune of Rocca di Papa. It is the dominant peak of the Alban Hills. The current name comes from Cabum, an Italic settlement existing on this mountain. Volcanic activity under King Tullus Hostilius on the site was reported by Livy in his book of Roman history: "...there had been a shower of stones on the Alban Mount...".
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vescovo | 822 m | E 82° | 1.7 km |
| Monte Ara | 782 m | NE 34° | 2.0 km |
| Maschio delle Faete | 956 m | E 104° | 2.0 km |
| Colle Iano | 938 m | NE 59° | 2.6 km |
| Colle Grotticelle | 798 m | SE 129° | 2.7 km |
| Monte Calvarone | 672 m | S 168° | 2.9 km |