Despite Tuscany is one of the regions in the world where human presence is more visible, there are places out of time, shrouded in a mystical, sometimes unsettling, atmosphere. Garfagnana has always been a land rich in legends, myths and stories passed down for generations. Lately, though, one of its mountains have become famous as a sort of interstellar crossroads, where sightings of unidentified flying objects are common. Mount Palodina, near the small town of Gallicano, has become a mecca for mystery and UFO aficionados after a long series of sightings starting from the 1950s. Apparently, some of this alien visitors liked the place so much they've decided to take a walk in the woods. The sighting of a 2 meters high reptilian monster in the late 1980s brought Mount Palodina all over Italian media, turning into a must visit destination for eccentric mystery hunters. There are some that call it the "Tuscan Area 51" and stories about crazy compasses, electromagnetic interferences, black unmarked helicopters looking for something in the woods abound. Lately a series of mysterious symbols appeared randomly in the woods. Some say they mark the path to the entrance of a secret alien base, others say that they're markers for illegal rave parties. One thing is sure: the "mystery mountain" has been fascinating people for decades. What is your take? Did you ever had a close encounter of any kind? Have you seen things in the sky you can't explain? Do you think aliens are real and are visiting us all the time or do you think there is always a scientific explanation? Let us know by joining the conversation on our social media accounts:
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