Taburno Camposauro

Taburno Camposauro
Highest point
PeakMonte Taburno
Elevation1,393 m (4,570 ft)
Prominence1,115 m (3,658 ft)
Coordinates41°6′30″N 14°36′30″E / 41.10833°N 14.60833°E / 41.10833; 14.60833
Geography
Taburno Camposauro is located in Italy
Taburno Camposauro
Taburno Camposauro
Location of the Taburno Camposauro within Italy
LocationProvince of Benevento, Campania, Italy
Parent rangeCampanian Apennines
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic

Taburno Camposauro is a massif located in the Apennines, to the west of Benevento, in the Campania region of Southern Italy. Its highest peak is the Taburno, at 1,393 m. It is composed of two groups of calcareous mountains separated by a plain. The fauna is affected by human activities, but the birdlife is very diverse. Several historical structures, mainly religious, are located on the massif. A DOC wine is produced in the area.