Lagoni di Mercurago Natural Park

The Lagoni di Mercurago Natural Park spans 473 hectares of land near Lake Maggiore, featuring lakes, marshes, meadows, and forests across four municipalities.

Archaeological excavations in 1860 revealed Italy's first stilt house settlement, along with ancient wooden wheels and a pirogue from the Bronze Age period.

The park contains two separate necropolises, including the Motto Lagone site with ten stone tombs dating from the sixth to fifth century BC.

Visitors can explore four thematic routes through the park: humid zones, woods, productive activities, and archaeological sites, each offering different perspectives.

The protected area includes pastures dedicated to raising racehorses, creating an unexpected combination of natural preservation and equestrian activities.

Location: Province of Novara

Inception: 1980

Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

Website: http://parcoticinolagomaggiore.it

GPS coordinates: 45.73500,8.55200

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:15