This old Etruscan tunnel entrance is situated next to the larger Roman tunnel Via Flaminia, an old Roman road, still well traveled today, winds out of Cagli into the town of Furlo. The road is situated between two massive mountains, Mount Pietralata and Mount Paganuccio, creating the Passo del Furlo. The steep rocks, formed by years of water erosion, rise above the green river Condigliano. Occasionally eagles and hawks can be seen on the mountaintops, even though they migrate over a vast area in search of food.
Via Flaminia also winds through the Galleria di Vespasiano, an original Roman tunnel dating from 76 AD. Slaves chiseled out this tunnel, which was created under the command of Emperor Vespasiano. The rigid interior and non-symmetrical shapes distinguish its historical authenticity. The entrance to an original Etruscan tunnel is adjacent to the Roman tunnel; yet, it is closed for public use. It still serves as a reminder of the Romans' defeat of the Etruscans. An anonymous poet once wrote, "The Furlo, once seen, will remain as unforgettable memory." This original stone slate verifies the opening of the Roman tunnel
An ammoniti positioned on the Albergo Ristorante del Furlo is used not only for decoration, but also as a tool for determining city distances

 

 

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The green and muddy Candigliano River runs next to Via Flaminia