Forca d’Ancarano
Forca d’Ancarano is a pass in Norcia, Province of Perugia, Umbria and has an elevation of 919 metres. Forca d’Ancarano is situated nearby to the hamlet Pie‘ la Rocca, as well as near Fontevena.Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Patino and Norcia Abbey.
Norcia Abbey
Church
Photo: Starlight, Public domain.
The Abbey of St. Benedict on the Mountain, also known as Norcia Abbey, is a Benedictine community of monks located in southeastern Umbria, just outside the city of Norcia, Italy. Norcia Abbey is situated 3½ km southwest of Forca d’Ancarano.
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
Church
Photo: Silvio sorcini, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca is a church, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Forca d’Ancarano.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fiano di Abeto and Campi.
Fiano di Abeto
Hamlet
Photo: LigaDue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fiano di Abeto is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km west of Forca d’Ancarano.
Campi
Hamlet
Photo: Immanuel-Clio, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Campi, also known as Campi di Norcia, is a frazione of the comune of Norcia in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The medieval village has a population of around 200 people. Campi is situated 4½ km north of Forca d’Ancarano.
Abeto
Hamlet
Photo: LigaDue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Abeto is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km northwest of Forca d’Ancarano.
Forca d’Ancarano
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 919 metres
- Also known as: “Ancarano” and “Forca di Ancarano”
- Category: landform
- Location: Norcia, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.81667° or 42° 49′ northLongitude
13.11667° or 13° 7′ eastElevation
919 metres (3,015 feet)Open location code
8FJMR488+MMGeoNames ID
3183092
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