Riserva naturale provinciale Villa Borghese, protected area in Italy (EUAP1082)
The Riserva naturale provinciale Villa Borghese is a regional nature reserve in Nettuno on the Italian coast. The site spans about 36 hectares with a formal garden, woodland of native oaks and pines, and underground tunnels from World War II.
The villa was built in the late 19th century and remains in private ownership. Official designation as a protected nature reserve came in 1999 to safeguard both the natural features and historical structures on the land.
The name refers to the private villa that sits on a small hill and forms the heart of this green space. It serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors experience how nature and history intertwine within the town.
Access to the reserve is straightforward with trails leading through different types of vegetation, from denser woodland to open fields. Visitors should respect the protected status and be mindful of walking on designated paths to preserve both the natural environment and historical structures.
Beneath the villa lie tunnels and galleries dug during World War II by soldiers, now telling stories of that difficult period. These underground structures make this reserve an unusual place where nature conservation and wartime history intersect.
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