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Today’s Blogger: Vanda

Located in the south of Rome, near the town of Latina  , Il Parco Nazionale del Circeo hosts some of the most rare and interesting species of animals in Italy today. It was founded in 1934 to protect a whole range of species, including birds and plants that rely on its unique environment.

MYTH AND REALITY

The name “Circeo” comes from the Greek myth concerning Sorceress Circe – a portrayal of whom can be found in the Borghese Gallery, Rome. Circe was a goddess and sorceress who used medicine to change men into beasts. She had also managed to imprison the hero Ulisse during his adventurous trip to Itaca. Classically, the area of land which is now today’s national park, was characterised as open, green, and ideal for the survival of animals and beasts alike (even if they used to be men).

PAST AND PRESENT

Even in the waters of the park, a wide range of fish can be found. Mussels are extremely common alongside spigole and orate. Other common kinds are eels, mullets, saraghi, tinche and carps, that, in some cases, can be fished with prior authorisation.

The park also has a great prehistoric and archaeological history. There are numerous caves and natural shelters which document Circeo’s existence since ancient times. During the Second World War, a skull of Neanderthal Man was discovered inside one of the caves, further evidence of early man during prehistoric times. Archaeological finds meanwhile are mainly Roman. Torre Paula’s channel port, or the spa and residential complex of Domitian’s Villa, have both been preserved up to today.

And you can visit the park all year round. The aquatic birds that crowd the lakes, the marshes, and the fields in spring and autumn, are surely the greatest attraction in the damp zones of the Park. Over 265 kinds of birds have been found . A pair of binoculars and a good bird spotter’s guide are a must. So why not book your stay at Lucci Hotel, Rome, where you are perfectly placed to visit this wonderous park?

HOW TO GET THERE

By train • Leave Roma Termini for Napoli but stop at the Priverno-Fossanova Station. From there take a bus for Sabaudia.

Our author: Arianna

As every year, this month takes place in the Tuscia area the chestnut festival, that involves many people and many villages located in the surrounding area.

During the roman period the Tuscia, was a residential territory, chosen by rich roman people to built their houses.

In fact with a really rich soil, plenty of water and mild climate Tuscia became a vacation place where to go.

Naturally this type of climate is still the same and for that reason we have every year 2 important rendezvous: wine’s festival, during summer time and now autumn’s time the chestnut festival.

Really we can talk about a gastronomic trip, a journey inside the specialities and the flavours of Lazio’s countryside. And I will keep that in my for my future blogs.

In particular way there are some special municipality protagonist of: Capenina, Caprarola, Carbognano, Latera, Soriano nel Cimino, Vallerano.

In these villages it’s possible to taste the real chestnut, big, white, gluttonous grilled or boiled.

Close your eyes and try to imagine the scene.

Imagine yourself walking the tortoise medieval street, imagine a little slope to climb, feel on your skin a soft jumper, the first cold air itching the nose, smell now all around, chestnut sweet flavour mixed with the one stronger of roosted met , imagine your self in the middle of traditions old centuries. Tell me now, do you wish to be there with me, don’t you?

More information: www.tusciaviterbese.it 

My last suggestion when you will come to visit my beloved Eternal City is to book a place in a nice and cozy hotel in the city center, strategically close to main railroad station-Termini- Lucci Hotel, the place where I work! We will definitely plan a trip to Tuscia together!