Tranquillo: River, Mountains and Culture

Tranquillo is a locality with natural and cultural attractions, as well as a connection to the Sentiero E1 stage. Around the locality are the Burano River, several mountains and peaks, the protected landscape area of the Monte Catria massif, and the M. Picognola wildlife reserve. Cultural attractions are located in the surrounding area and the wider regional area.

River Landscape, Mountains and the Sentiero E1

Near Tranquillo, the Burano River runs upstream of Cantiano. A measuring station is located on this river in the locality, also upstream of Cantiano, 16.5 km from the source and at 380 m above sea level. The location of the measuring station connects the watercourse with a specific point within Tranquillo.

Monte Petria is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Tranquillo. Monte Orneti is a peak in the immediate vicinity of Tranquillo. Monte Aguzzo is a mountain in the surrounding area, and Monte Forcello is a peak in the surrounding area. The four elevations complement the landscape with different topographical forms.

Tranquillo is associated as a place name with the protected landscape area of the Monte Catria massif. The Sentiero E1 passes through the M. Picognola wildlife reserve. Fallow deer, partridges and hazel grouse are found there. Along this section, the trail route and the animal population are therefore located in the same natural area.

Cultural Attractions in the Surrounding Area

Palazzo dei Consoli is a museum in the vicinity of Tranquillo. Teatro Romano Gubbio is an ancient site in the surrounding area. Abbazia di Santa Maria di Sitria is a church in the surrounding area. For those interested in culture, a museum, an ancient site and a church are therefore available as different cultural attractions in the area around Tranquillo.

The Civic Picture Gallery, another museum, is also located in the wider regional area. Its geographical connection is broader than that of the three cultural attractions in the vicinity of Tranquillo. Thus, a museum outside this immediate area is also part of the regional cultural context.

Lago Tranquillo: Use and Incident

Lago Tranquillo was used for sport fishing. In September 2022, it was damaged when the Burano River overflowed.

Getting to the Sentiero E1 Stage

Access to the Sentiero E1 stage is possible by car via the SS 452 on the Gubbio–SS 3 Flaminia–Cantiano route. The car access therefore uses a specifically designated connection between Gubbio and Cantiano. The SS 452 and the SS 3 Flaminia are part of this route.

The same access was also served by a public bus service operated by A.S.P. between Gubbio and Cantiano, with two daily trips.

Other Places

Discover other places: San Costanzo, Cantiano, Monte Cerignone, Petriano, Smirra, Villagrande, Montelabbate, Cuccurano

For the main travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.