Centro Habitat Mediterraneo, oasi protetta della LIPU facente parte della Riserva naturale statale Litorale Romano
The Centro Habitat Mediterraneo is a protected area covering about 20 hectares on the outskirts of Rome near the Tiber mouth, where freshwater and seawater meet. Its landscape features dunes, wetlands, small forests, and ponds that together support a rich mix of wildlife, including waterbirds, raptors, small mammals, reptiles, and fish.
The site served as a military seaplane base in the early 1900s and was abandoned after World War II. It later became a landfill, but in the 1990s local conservation groups fought to restore it instead of allowing development, transforming it into a protected natural space.
The protected area reflects the local commitment to environmental care and ecological awareness in the city. Visitors and school groups come here to understand the relationship between humans and nature, making it a place where conservation values are actively learned and practiced.
The site is easily accessible by public transport from central Rome, with buses running to the entrance and a visitor center providing information about trails and wildlife. Walking paths are well-marked, with observation hides and rest areas for visitors to sit and watch birds.
A small World War II bunker was discovered on the site in 2016, revealing the land's layered military past hidden beneath the natural landscape. Visitors can see this historical relic today during guided walks through the protected area.
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