Explore Rome's vibrant markets, such as Testaccio Market or Campo de' Fiori Market, to sample local flavors, buy fresh produce, and interact with vendors.
The Aniene Valley Nature Reserve, spread over more than 600 hectares in the eastern part of Rome between Ponte Mammolo and Ponte Nomentano, offers a varied landscape. The Aniene River, with its many bends, flows through flat areas with mixed oak forests and wetlands populated by different species of trees. The fauna of the reserve is diverse and includes animals such as porcupine, grey heron, kingfisher, dipper, owl, badger, cormorant, crayfish, and river crab, indicating the ecological health of the waters.
In addition to its natural beauty, the reserve preserves important historical and archaeological evidence, including medieval towers, rustic farmhouses, and the Roman villas of Via Tilli and Ripa Mammea. The Pleistocene deposit, with stone tools and large mammal fossils, is particularly interesting and is displayed in the Casal de' Pazzi Museum.
La Cervelletta, a fortified complex on the tufa cliff dating back to the 12th century, features a crenellated tower surrounded by residential and agricultural structures built between the 16th and 17th centuries, representing an important historical site. Since 2011, part of the reserve has been designated for "Urban Gardens," a project that allocates about 4,000 square meters of land to citizens for horticultural activities, promoting community participation in the sustainable management of the area.