The denomination “biancane” is a recurring toponym in Tuscany, it indicates places where, in large areas, rocks or minerals of a dominant white color emerge, contrasting with the surrounding green of the woods or agricultural crops. The naturalistic path of Monterotondo M.mo, called “Le Biancane” crosses areas where numerous natural geothermal events are located, the historical industrial area is also included in the area, where, since the early nineteenth century boric acid was extracted from the waters thermal springs.
VERSAN LE VENE LE FUMMIFERE ACQUE PER IL VAPOR CHE LA TERRA HA NEL VENTRE, CHE D’ABISSO LI TIRA SUSO IN ALTO
“Dante Alighieri”
