Parco urbano dell'antichissima Citta' di Sutri, Regional park in Sutri, Italy
Parco urbano dell'antichissima Citta di Sutri is a protected regional park in Sutri spanning 7 hectares with volcanic tuff rock formations, Italian gardens, and mixed woodland areas. Multiple marked trails connect the different sections, passing through archaeological sites where visitors can see remains from ancient times.
Established as a protected area in 1988, the park preserves the remains of ancient Sutrium, which served as a strategic settlement during Roman times. The preservation of these archaeological layers allows visitors to trace how the settlement evolved over centuries.
The park serves as an open-air museum where visitors walk past Etruscan remains and Roman architectural fragments scattered throughout the grounds. The traditional Italian gardens demonstrate how people have cultivated plants and shaped this landscape for centuries.
Clearly marked trails guide visitors through all sections of the park throughout the year, allowing independent exploration at your own pace. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some paths cross uneven terrain with volcanic rock formations.
The volcanic walls create conditions for an unusual plant combination including evergreen oak, ash, myrtle, and viburnum that adapts to this rocky terrain. This particular blend of species reflects how the geological setting shapes what grows naturally in the park.
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