AN ITINERARY AROUND THE APUAN ALPS (TUSCANY, ITALY): AN EXAMPLE OF LANDSCAPE MODELLED BY DIFFERENT AGENTS

Abstract

M. Bini, An itinerary around the Apuan Alps (Tuscany, Italy): an example of landscape modelled by different agents. (IT
ISSN 0394-3356, 2005).
The combined action of various exogenous agents, together with the powerful endogenous thrust and anthropic activities, have all
contributed to the genesis of the current Apuan landscape. This landscape is characterised by numerous geosites, among which the
most important is certainly the Antro del Corchia. This karst cavity of international scientific interest, since its opening to the general
public has become an important attraction of the Park of the Apuan Alps. However, it tends to be visited purely as an isolated monument, without links with the rest of the area, which offers, also in the immediate surroundings, the chance to observe various other sites of geological or geomorphological interest of comparable scientific value. The exceptional drawing power of the cave could therefore be used to better divulge information relative to those other lesser known nearby sites, which, connected together in an easily followed itinerary, could tell the story of the area from its geological and geomorphological characteristics to the significant impact of man on this landscape.