Montecoronaro | |
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  Montecoronaro | |
| Coordinates: 43°47′N12°02′E / 43.783°N 12.033°E Coordinates: 43°47′N12°02′E / 43.783°N 12.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
Montecoronaro is a town and tourist destination in Italy. [1] It is a frazione of Verghereto. It is situated in a pass through the Apennine Mountains. The source of the Savio River is located nearby on Mount Castelvecchio. The wolf is the symbol of Montecoronaro. [2]
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