The Marmore’s Falls or Cascate delle Marmore near Terni is a spectacular man-made waterfall which stands at a dizzying height of 165 metres in Umbria. Created by the ancient Romans, it’s one of the highest waterfalls in Italy and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Macerino which is located close to the Cascate delle Marmore and other lovely attractions in the area.
The Cascate delle Marmore is made up of three tiers and was created by directing a flow of water from the nearby River Velino, through Piediluco Lake before pouring down in a steep valley formed by the River Nera.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Macerino which is located close to the Cascate delle Marmore and other lovely attractions in the area.
The Cascate delle Marmore is made up of three tiers and was created by directing a flow of water from the nearby River Velino, through Piediluco Lake before pouring down in a steep valley formed by the River Nera.
Amazingly its flow is controlled by a strict schedule to suit the thousands of tourists that visit this site to witness it and the local power station to which the rest of the River Velino flows into. Visit the Cascate delle Marmore website where you can check the times when the gates open.
Witness the transformation of a trickling creek to a powerful flow of water cascading down the valley! Tickets can be sought from the on-site ticket office at a cost of only €9.
After a refreshing visit to this majestic site why not stop off for a tasty meal in the nearby town of Terni, less than eight kilometres away, or perhaps a delicious picnic lunch on the shores of Piediluco Lake?
Witness the transformation of a trickling creek to a powerful flow of water cascading down the valley! Tickets can be sought from the on-site ticket office at a cost of only €9.
After a refreshing visit to this majestic site why not stop off for a tasty meal in the nearby town of Terni, less than eight kilometres away, or perhaps a delicious picnic lunch on the shores of Piediluco Lake?
Read about other fascinating waterfalls worth visiting in the region of Tuscany and other top natural attractions here.
There are many water related activities in the country to choose from such as a range of water sports along some Blue Flag beaches or lakes of Italy.
Read all about these exciting activities and get planning your holiday of a lifetime to Cascate delle Marmore and many other Italian attractions.
There are many water related activities in the country to choose from such as a range of water sports along some Blue Flag beaches or lakes of Italy.
Read all about these exciting activities and get planning your holiday of a lifetime to Cascate delle Marmore and many other Italian attractions.
Photo credits
picture 2: High_Contrast / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mirko Zammarchi / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: High_Contrast / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mirko Zammarchi / CC BY-SA 3.0
