Autumn foliage in northern Italy

Part of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in northern Italy is captured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 29 October 2024.

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Cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours have triggered the autumn foliage, which shows up here in shades of brown and red, particularly at higher altitudes. The colours depend on local weather, altitude and orientation of the slopes and the mix of native tree species.

The mountains stretch in a diagonal direction from the Cento Laghi Park and the Guadine Pradaccio national reserve in the northwest to Monte Cimone in the southeast.

Along the coast, the port city of La Spezia is visible to the north, while moving south, the city of Carrara can be seen stretching into the Apuan Alps. The city is famous for its white or blue-grey marble, called Carrara, mined from quarries in the nearby mountains, which here appear bright white, contrasting with the surrounding lush vegetation.