Parco regionale di Roccamonfina - Foce Garigliano, Regional park in Province of Caserta, Italy
Roccamonfina-Foce Garigliano Regional Park is a large protected area in the Province of Caserta combining an extinct volcano with dense chestnut woodlands. The Garigliano River forms its natural boundary and shapes the character of this reserve.
The area was inhabited since ancient times by the Aurunci people, who left archaeological traces through tomb goods and settlement remains. Later, Benedictine monks arrived in the 9th century to clear forests and develop farming.
The name reflects the Aurunci people who inhabited this land in antiquity. Visitors today can sense this ancient connection through archaeological remains scattered across the region.
The park has administration offices in Sessa Aurunca where visitors can get information about trails. Some sites like Ciampate del Diavolo have restricted access on certain days, so checking ahead helps plan your visit.
The area hosts over 850 vascular plant species and 40 types of spontaneous orchids, including some rare and locally limited varieties. This plant diversity makes it a remarkable destination for nature observers and plant enthusiasts.
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