Frasassi Caves
One of the most spectacular karst systems in Europe, discovered in 1971. The first chamber, the Abisso Ancona, is so big it could hold Milan Cathedral. In the nearby gorge stands the Valadier Temple, built inside a cave.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Genga-San Vittore Terme station, 1.2 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Albacina station, 6.4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Ancona Airport (AOI), about 40 km away; with more flights, Florence Airport (FLR) is about 149 km away.
- Parking. There are 6 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 400 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 94 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 67 |
| Feb | from 4 to 11 °C | 11° 4° | 72 |
| Mar | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 72 |
| Apr | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 55 |
| May | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 80 |
| Jun | from 18 to 28 °C | 28° 18° | 44 |
| Jul | from 21 to 32 °C | 32° 21° | 35 |
| Aug | from 21 to 31 °C | 31° 21° | 47 |
| Sep | from 17 to 26 °C | 26° 17° | 82 |
| Oct | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 81 |
| Nov | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 94 |
| Dec | from 5 to 11 °C | 11° 5° | 69 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 243 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.