Bulgheria is a 1,225 metres (4,019 ft) mountain in the southern Cilento region of the Province of Salerno, in the Campania region, of southern Italy.

Bulgheria
Highest point
Elevation1,225 m (4,019 ft)
Prominence913 m (2,995 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Isolation12.8 km (8.0 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates40°04′00″N 15°25′00″E / 40.06667°N 15.41667°E / 40.06667; 15.41667
Geography
Bulgheria is located in Italy
Bulgheria
Bulgheria
Italy
LocationCilento, Province of Salerno, Campania, Italy

Geography

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The mountain is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. The peak is near the southern Cilentan Coast in the municipalities of Celle di Bulgheria and Camerota, near San Giovanni a Piro and Roccagloriosa.

History

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Its name comes from the Bulgar settlers, who settled here before the year 500, in the town of Celle di Bulgheria which stands on its slopes to the east side[citation needed].

The mountain is also known as the "sleeping lioness", because it looks like a huge lion resting with his eyes turned towards the east, and then the locals like to think it's a lion that is there to protect them.

References

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  Media related to Monte Bulgheria at Wikimedia Commons