Monte San Cristoforo

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Monte San Cristoforo is a mountain of southern San Marino. [1] It is located between the towns of Fiorentino and Montegiardino, and rises to a height of 534 metres.

Coordinates: 43°54′25″N12°27′53″E / 43.90694°N 12.46472°E / 43.90694; 12.46472

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References

  1. LLC, General Books (2010-11-24). Landforms of San Marino: Mountains of San Marino, Rivers of San Marino, Monte Titano, Montale, Guaita, San Marino River, Marano, Fiumicello. General Books LLC. ISBN   978-1-157-86710-4.