Riserva naturale Valle dell'Aniene, Regional nature reserve in Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.
Description
Riserva naturale Valle dell'Aniene is a protected reserve spanning around 650 hectares along the Aniene River between Ponte Mammolo and Ponte Nomentano. The landscape includes forests, wetlands, and open areas that provide habitat for numerous bird species and wildlife.
History
The area has been inhabited since ancient times, as shown by archaeological excavations that uncovered remains of two Roman villas and prehistoric finds. These discoveries reveal that the region held importance for many centuries.
Culture
The Cervelletta complex features a fortified tower from the 12th century surrounded by farming buildings from later periods. These structures show how people lived and worked the land across different eras.
Practical
The visitor center Casa del Parco offers workshops, guided tours, and observation programs for different interests. Those exploring the area can find information there and join organized activities to learn more about the reserve.
Did you know?
Local residents cultivate vegetable gardens on about 4000 square meters (0.4 hectares) within the reserve as part of a community project. These urban gardens show how the local community plays an active role in caring for the area.
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Rebibbia
1.6 km
Ponte Nomentano
1.7 km
Colli Aniene
2.4 km
Casal de' Pazzi Museum
950 m
Ponte Mammolo
1.4 km
Ponte Tazio
1.7 km
Parco regionale urbano di Aguzzano
1 km
Torri INA
2.4 km
Santi Angeli Custodi a Città Giardino
1.5 km
Forte Tiburtina
2.3 km
Santa Maria della Visitazione
2.2 km
Santa Maria del Soccorso
1.9 km
San Michele Arcangelo
1.4 km
San Ponziano
2.1 km
San Liborio
1.9 km
Chiesa di San Cleto
2.4 km
Church of Saint Romanus the Martyr, Rome
2.4 km
Santa Gemma Galgani a Monte Sacro
2.1 km
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù a Ponte Mammolo
1.4 km
San Giovanni Crisostomo
1.4 km
Mausoleum of Menenius Agrippa
1.5 km
Sant'Achille
2.1 km
San Mattia
1.8 km
Sant’Angela Merici
2.4 km
St. John Chrysostom in Monte Sacro Alto
1.4 km
Torraccio della Cecchina
1.6 km
Palazzo Pubblico
1.6 km
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