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⛰️ Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines

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⛰️ Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing nine component areas in the Emilia-Romagna region


🕐 3 min read · Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 04:55
📌 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2023
  • Located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Gessi di Zola Predosa is one of nine component parts
  • Over 900 recorded caves within the site; some reaching depths of 265 metres
  • Gypsum and anhydrite karst landscape; epigenic karst formation with rare geological significance

The Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines represent one of the world's most extensive and scientifically significant ...

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