Cascate del Serio is Italy’s tallest waterfall but is also one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world! Located close to the small village of Valbondione in Lombardy, Cascate del Serio stands at an impressive height of 315 metres and falls down the mountain in three sections.
The uppermost section is 166 metres, the middle section is a fall of 74 metres and the final drop is 75 metres.
Stay in an impressive villa rental in Lombardy where you can take a day to visit Cascate del Serio among many other treasures dotted across the region.
Cascate del Serio was created from the powerful free flowing Serio River until 1931 when the construction of the Barbellino Dam took place until 1969.
The uppermost section is 166 metres, the middle section is a fall of 74 metres and the final drop is 75 metres.
Stay in an impressive villa rental in Lombardy where you can take a day to visit Cascate del Serio among many other treasures dotted across the region.
Cascate del Serio was created from the powerful free flowing Serio River until 1931 when the construction of the Barbellino Dam took place until 1969.
When the dam opened, the man made reservoir that filled up behind it called Lago di Barbellino was partially drained only four or five days a year, thus determining when the stunning Cascate del Serio would flow!
Tourists can see Italy’s tallest waterfall in all its glory between June and October, on a specific day of each month for a period of only thirty minutes so be sure to book you place to watch it well in advance!
Tourists can see Italy’s tallest waterfall in all its glory between June and October, on a specific day of each month for a period of only thirty minutes so be sure to book you place to watch it well in advance!
A fascinating legend associated with Cascate del Serio tells the story of a woman who fell in love with a Shepard who was betrothed to another.
In her jealousy, the woman captured his fiancé and imprisoned her in a castle situated above the waterfall. The fiancé was so broken hearted at this tragic turn of events that her tears became what is now Cascate del Serio!
Visit this splendid natural attraction for yourself on your next vacation to Lombardy in Italy! Or if you're planning a vacation to Tuscany why not check out our list of waterfalls to visit there?
In her jealousy, the woman captured his fiancé and imprisoned her in a castle situated above the waterfall. The fiancé was so broken hearted at this tragic turn of events that her tears became what is now Cascate del Serio!
Visit this splendid natural attraction for yourself on your next vacation to Lombardy in Italy! Or if you're planning a vacation to Tuscany why not check out our list of waterfalls to visit there?
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picture 1: B.Matteo / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Orobicon / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Ago76 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: B.Matteo / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Orobicon / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Ago76 / CC BY-SA 3.0