Parco naturale del Lago di Candia, Protected wetlands in Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy.
Parco naturale del Lago di Candia is a protected nature reserve centered on a lake surrounded by morainic hills near Turin. The water sits at roughly 226 meters in elevation and is ringed by extensive reed beds and wetland areas.
The lake formed roughly 1.7 million years ago when glaciers during the ice age carved depressions into the land. This ancient geological process created the hilly landscape that defines the area today.
Fishing shaped life around the lake for centuries, with local families depending on catches of native fish species. The practices connected people to the water and created bonds with neighboring communities that lasted for generations.
A visitor center provides maps, guides, and details about walking routes and observation points throughout the reserve. The trails are well-marked and lead to different settings where you can see the lake, wetlands, and surrounding hills.
The reserve holds around 425 plant species with roughly half thriving in marshy zones. Visitors can spot unusual plants like buckbean and bladderwort that are difficult to find in most places.
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