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Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica – Area Acquedotti

Via Lemonia, Via di Capannelle, Rome, Italy

Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica – Area Acquedotti - Regional Protected Area

The Acquedotti Area is a 166-hectare section of the Appia Antica Regional Park, featuring ancient Roman aqueducts, ponds, waterfalls, woodlands, and grasslands. It combines archaeological, ecological, and recreational value, with playgrounds, picnic areas, and educational programs. Management is coordinated by Ente Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica, with support from local associations like Retakeroma.

PARK INFO

  • Access: Free, 24/7
  • Type of Park: Regional Protected Area 
  • Size: 166 hectares
  • Governance: Managed by Ente Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica

Accessibility & Facilities

Playground:

  • Age-appropriate swings, slides, skating/scooter track

Picnic areas:

  • Tables, benches, grassy spaces

Paths:

  • Accessible for walking and light recreational use

Information & Contacts:

  • Giorgio Della Rosa, Guardiaparco (g.dellarosa@parcoappiaantica.it)

Protection Status

  • Regional Protected Area under Ente Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica
  • Conserves wetlands, woodlands, historical aqueducts, and archaeological features
  • Supports recreation, education, and heritage conservation

Educational & Community Value

Educational Activities:
  • Workshops and guided tours focusing on history, archaeology, and nature
  • Interactive games such as DramaGame and Piccoli Investigatori (Little Investigators)
  • School collaborations and environmental projects (contact: pa-appia.servizioeducativo@cultura.gov.it, tel. +39 06 7806686 / +39 333 6180626)
  • Playground: slides, swings (including toddler swings), skating/scooter track, shaded benches
  • Picnic areas: near bocce club and Church of San Policarpo; grassy areas throughout the park

Biodiversity & Natural Features

Flora:

  • Large trees: pines, downy oaks, cork oaks, holm oaks
  • Undergrowth: ivy, hawthorn, herbaceous species

Fauna:

  • Aquatic species: fish, turtles in ponds and water-fed zones
  • Wetland and woodland wildlife supported by diverse habitats

Ecological Importance:

  • Wetlands and water microclimates created by six ancient aqueducts, one still in operation
  • Integration of historical infrastructure with ecological corridors within Rome

Map of the park

Here’s a map of Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica – Area Acquedotti. Use it to plan your trip to make sure you don’t miss anything

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