Parco regionale urbano Monte Orlando, Regional park on Monte Orlando in Gaeta, Italy.
Parco regionale urbano Monte Orlando is a protected area with Mediterranean vegetation on a hilltop overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The terrain is crossed by walking paths that pass through different vegetation zones and open spaces with sea views.
The site held strategic importance and served for centuries as a monitoring post for ships and coastal activities. In 1986 the area was officially designated as a regional park to protect its natural and archaeological features.
The park holds several sacred sites and pilgrimage destinations that shaped the spiritual life of the region for centuries. These places remain visible today and show how meaningful they were to local communities.
The park is accessible on foot and has marked paths with varying difficulty levels for different fitness levels. Information boards at the entrances explain the routes and show where the best viewpoints are located.
The area was for centuries an important lighthouse site and navigation point for sailors navigating the coast. Today visitors can still see the remains of this maritime infrastructure and understand how crucial this location was for seafaring.
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