The Gole del Forello area, where water has dug the stone making several connected caves, is one of the most beautiful locations in central Italy, as they are inside the Tiber River Fluvial Park. Located in Pozzi della Piana, the caves are developped in a 2500 mts underground system of tunnels and holes, where ancient (Neolitic) handcrafts and bones were discovered. It is interesting to reach the Roccaccia belvedere, right above the rocks beneath. Today it is possible to visit the whole natural environment thanks to safe guided tours. The landscape is characterized by high rocky stone walls, often having caves and tunnels, until the river stream, which crosses the narrow valley. The area was a natural border, place for ancient commercial exchanges, as the river divided for long time the Umbrian people (at its left side) and the Etruscans (at its right side). Thanks to the Tiber river, especially in this area, lots of cultural and economical exchanges took place in the past, as meny cultures and peoples used the river as a way to move. Also historical sources show the importance of the area. Along its banks, in this area, were built Roman terracotta furnaces and workshops (whose pieces can be seen at Loc. Scoppieto). The Roman artisans used the quality of the local clay and the useful river. Because of the river dam, the artificial Corbara Lake comes out. It measures 50 mts depth and it is considered one of the best lakes for fishing in Italy. For this reason many national and international fishing competitions take place there during the year.
Places to visit around there: Civitella del Lago, Baschi, Corbara